Service Members, Veterans & Their Families

Blind and Low Vision

The BrainPort V100 prototype is an oral electronic vision aid that provides electro-tactile stimulation to aid profoundly blind patients in orientation, mobility, and object recognition as an adjunctive device to other assistive methods such as the white cane or a guide dog. It translates digital information from a video camera into gentle electrical stimulation patterns on the surface of the tongue. Users feel moving bubble-like patterns on their tongue which they learn to interpret as the shap

The 'K' Sonar, model 1-07000-00, is an audible electronic mobility aid and obstacle detector designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This small electronic device aids users who are blind or visually impaired with orientation and mobility. By listening to sounds produced by the device, users can determine the distance and location of objects and some of the object's features. The device attaches to the golf grip handle of a long cane. Headphones provide audio feedback, w

1,000,000X is a math manipulative of the number line designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round whole numbers to the nearest 100,000 and 1,000,000 using movable, interchangeable slides. 1,000,000X is for 4th grade students and older.

1,000X is a math manipulative of the number line designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round whole numbers to the nearest 100 and 1,000 using movable, interchangeable slides. 1,000X is for 3rd grade students and older, and is available in Braille.

1-2-3 How Many Do You See? Cuantos Ves? by Lilia Molina-Ruiz, is a braille and tactile counting book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The book is bilingual (English and Spanish), with braille and raised tactile letters and numbers.

1-Foot Braille Rulers are tactile rulers designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. There are two versions: An English Measurement Ruler, model 1-03070-00, and a Metric-English Measurement Ruler, model 1-03100-00. Both rulers are made of molded plastic. On the English Measurement Ruler, inches and fractions are indicated by raised lines. Braille figures are located at inch divisions. On the Metric-English Measurement Ruler, one-centimeter and 1/2 centimeter intervals are

1-World Raised Relief Maps are low vision maps designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. These full-color textured maps are available for the United States, the World, or for specific geographic regions, continents, or U.S. states. Also available is a raised relief map of the ocean floor. The Extreme Raised Vinyl Relief Maps are full-color and soft and flexible. These extremely raised maps show the Earth's contours in three dimensions. The rubbery material returns to its original

The 1.8-Inch Big Green Number Alarm Clock, model 402818N, is a large display alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. The large numbers stand out against the background and case. Features include a snooze alarm and adjustable brightness control. POWER: Uses household current with 9-volt battery (not included) for back-up. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3 x 3.375 x 7.5 inches. The numbers are 1.8 inches high. COLOR: Black case and display background with green numbers.

The 1.8-Inch Big Green Number Alarm Clock with AM/FM Radio, model 247540N, is a large display alarm clock, designed for use by individuals with low vision. This clock has two alarms, a dimmer switch, and a snooze button. Functions are set with easy-to-locate pads rather than with dials. POWER: Uses household current, with one 9-volt battery (not included) for back-up. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): The clock is 4 x 3 x 9 inches. The display is 1.8 inches high. COLOR: Charcoal gray case and green numbers.

10,000X is a math manipulative of the number line designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round whole numbers to the nearest 1,000 and 10,000 using movable, interchangeable slides. 10,000X is for 3rd grade students and older.

The 10-Digit Talking Calculator with Music and Alarm is a voice-output calculator designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The calculator has a 10-digit liquid crystal display (LCD), with voice output for entries and results. Other features include voice volume control and shutoff; a time and date display mode, with automatic return from calculator to time mode after eight minutes idle; a built-in talking alarm clock; calculation results reported in digits or units; and 15 m

The Coil Raylite LED Stand Magnifier is a battery operated handheld magnifier designed for individuals with low vision. Features optical acrylic lenses with a maintenance-free sealed LED light source and easy to replace battery compartment. Also features light, extended battery life and aspheric, abrasion resistant lenses. The complete magnifier (head and handle) can be purchased and more powerful heads can be added later, as they are needed. SIZE: lens measures 1.3 inches. BATTERIES: 2 C batter

100,000X is a math manipulative of the number line designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round whole numbers to the nearest 10,000 and 100,000 using movable, interchangeable slides. 100,000X is for 4th grade students and older.

100X is a math manipulative of the number line designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round whole numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 using movable, interchangeable slides. 100X is for 2nd grade students and older, and is available in Braille.

The 10X/1X Natural Light Tabletop Makeup Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This round, optical-quality, two-sided mirror swivels to offer 10X magnification on one side and 1X magnification on the other. There is a dimmable, circular, daylight-spectrum fluorescent bulb surrounding the mirror. The mirror and light are mounted on a round base. DIMENSIONS: 18 inches tall. COLOR: Brushed nickel. GUARANTEE: 90-day satisfaction guarantee. One- and two-year r

The 10X/1X Natural Light Wall Makeup Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. The round, optical-quality, two-sided mirror swivels to offer 10X magnification on one side and 1X magnification on the other. There is a circular, dimmable, daylight spectrum, fluorescent bulb surrounding the mirror that simulates natural sunlight. This mirror mounts on a wall, and is on a movable arm that extends out from the base. DIMENSIONS: Extends to 18.25 inches and swivels

The 10x Lighted Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision or seniors. This mirror features eight super-bright LED lights, 10x magnification, and a cover that converts to a mirror stand. POWER: Uses three double-A batteries (included). DIMENSIONS: 10 x 7.5 inches.

The 12x Plus 1x Lighted Folding Vanity and Travel Mirror is a magnifying mirror with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mirror is made from distortion-free glass encircled by 10 bright white 30,000-hour LEDs on each side, providing clear, crisp reflections enhanced by warm light. The 2-sided rotating mirror has 12X magnification on one side and a 1X mirror on the other that offers a true, full-face reflection. The mirror is mounted on an adjustable arm that folds for sto

The 12-Digit Jumbo Talking Calculator is a voice output, large button, large print calculator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The calculator features an extra-large crystal display (LCD), oversized number and function buttons with large white numbers, and volume control. The user can push the buttons to do standard calculations and entries appear on the large easy-to-see display screen while the calculator also speak each number and function pressed as well as t

The 12-Inch Metal Ruler is a braille ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The ruler is made of metal with 0.25-inch markings. The ruler is available in non-folding (23-5201-1) and folding styles (23-5301-9).

The 13-inch Wall Clock With Bold 2-inch Numbers is a low vision wall clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. The clock has a molded case and a crystal-covered dial, and fits into any decor. POWER: Uses one double-A battery. DIMENSIONS: The clock is 13 inches in diameter and the numbers are two inches high. COLOR: The clock has a black frame, black hands, and a white face.

15 Numbers is an educational math puzzle game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game is completely self-voicing, so a separate screen reader program is not necessary. The player has 15 numbers, 1 through 15, on two game boards called the task board and the work board. The task board shows the 15 numbers arranged in a specific pattern that the player must match using the work board. The work board has the same 15 numbers mixed up with one empty slot, a

The 15-Inch Laptop Computer Magnifier is a computer screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed to enlarge text on a laptop monitor, this magnifier offers 3 times magnification by placing the magnifier in front of the screen. This clear, rigid magnifier completely covers the screen and features little arms that rest on the top to hold it in place. It is lightweight and can also be held over a printed page to magnify text or images. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 10.25 x 14 inch

The 15x Mirror Mate Lighted Adjustable Compact Mirror, model FL-15ACP, is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This pocket mirror has 15X magnification with a distortion-free mirror and two super-bright LED lights. The adjustable arm can be raised for hands-free use on a vanity. POWER: Uses four AAA batteries (included).

The 15X Vanity Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This reversible, round mirror offers 1X magnification on one side and 15X magnification on the other. Fully adjustable, the mirror spins 360 degrees for viewing from any angle. This glass mirror is equipped with a stand and weighted circular base. DIMENSIONS: Height is 14.5 inches; the base is 5.25 inches in diameter. The mirror is 7 inches in diameter. COLOR: The mirror frame, stand and base have a bru

The 16X Hi-Power Monocular (Telescope), model 5401, is a monocular lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit's Objective lens provides high magnification to bring distant images into focus. It can be used for reading distant signs and other distant viewing tasks. It comes with a carrying case and strap. DIMENSIONS: 7 inches long with 2 inch diameter lens. WEIGHT: 18 ounces.

The 18" Jumbo Quartz Clock, model 161, is a low vision wall clock designed for use by individuals who have low vision. This round quartz clock features numbers with high contrast and easy readability. The clock has a metal case and a plastic crystal. POWER: Uses one AA battery (not included). DIMENSIONS: The face of the clock is 18 inches in diameter. COLOR: White face with black numbers. WARRANTY: One year.

The 18-Inch Flexible Ruler, model 1-03050-00, is a tactile, braille, and large print ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement of flat or curved surfaces. It has raised lines in quarter-inch increments and numbers in braille and large print. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 47 x 4 centimeters. COLOR: Ruler is white with black lines.

The 19-Ring Krebs Binder, models 1-04240-00, 1-04250-00, and 1-04260-00, is a braille binder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 19-ring binder is made of heavy-duty board covered with water-resistant imitation leather. The binder holds 11.5 x 11 inch 19-hole punched braille paper, and comes in three sheet capacities: 60 sheets (1-04240-00), 80 sheets (1-04250-00), or 105 sheets (1-04260-00). The 19-ring binder assembly consists of a metal back plate, heavy-gau

2+2 is a math skills training system designed for use with children with low vision or cognitive disabilities. This program focuses on early arithmetic problems and uses an errorless learning method. The program features both drill and test modes and are designed to enable the instructor to enter vertical or horizontal problems for drilling and testing. This program can be accessed using the standard keyboard, IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry), or a single switch (not included). COM

The 2.25X Clip-On Opticaid, model 915, is a magnifying lens for eyeglasses, designed for use by individuals with low vision. This lightweight clip-on magnifier Fits most eyeglasses for hands-free viewing. The rectangular lens swings up and out of the way when not in use. The lens is 2.25X power with a focal length of 8 inches. WARRANTY: One year warranty.

The 2.5X Folding Magnifier is a folding pocket magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed as a convenient aid for people who need to read the display on a cell phone, this pocket magnifier lens folds into an attached flip case and provides magnification up to 2.5 times the normal size of text, a picture or an object. This magnifier can be carried in a purse or pocket for use with restaurant menus, the telephone book, and minor hobby work.

The 20/20 Easy to Read Pen is a low vision pen designed for use by individuals with low vision. This pen writes bold lines in easy-to-read black ink. It is also thick in diameter so it is easy to grip.

20-20 Pens are designed for individuals with low vision. Pen for users with low vision. Bold line 20/20 Pens make handwriting easy to read. Bold black felt-tip marker with permanent ink provides high contrast against light-colored backgrounds.

The 2GB Blank Cartridge for NLS/BARD and Library of Congress New Digital Talking Book Players is a digital talking book cartridge designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or physical disabilities that prevent holding a book. This cartridge is the new format for digital audio materials from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) of the Library of Congress, and is used by eligible borrowers to download digital talking books and magazines

The 3 in 1 magnifier is hand magnifier with light and stand designed for use by people with low vision. This magnifier can be used as a simple 3X magnifier in one's hand or can be opened to provide hands-free magnification. The replaceable incandescent light can be switiched on to provide its third function. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries (not included).

The 3-Inch Round LED Magnifier is a hand magnifier wit light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has an ultra-bright LED light and an easy-grip handle. The lens offers 2X magnification with a 6X power inset bifocal lens. POWER: 3 triple-A batteries (not indluded).

The 30-Centimeter Flexible Ruler, model 1-03031-00, is a tactile, braille, and large print ruler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement of both flat and curved surfaces. Centimeters are indicated with raised black lines, and even numbered marks are labeled in both braille and large print. These rulers are sold in packages of five. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 30 x 3 centimeters.

The 3D Feel & Find, model 5060, is a tactile discrimination training activity designed for use by children from age 3 years old and older with sensory or neurological disabilities. The set includes 20 printed tiles with 20 matching wooden shapes (10 geometric and 10 object shapes) and a cloth drawstring bag. The child is given or selects printed tiles and then reaches into the bag to find the corresponding shapes by touch. The difficulty of the activity may be increased or decreased by the n

The 3X Ladybug Pendant Magnifier, model 301128, is a hand magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a lady bug design and includes a chain. The magnifier offers 3X magnification. DIMENSIONS: The magnifier is 1.25 inches and the chain is 28 inches long. COLOR: The design is available in red or green and the chain is silver tone.

The 3X Light Emitting Diode or LED Lighted Sliding Pocket Magnifier is designed for those individuals who are visually impaired or those with low vision, to help them better navigate in dim-lit or dark areas. The LED gives off light while the magnifier enlarges items 3x. Two CR01130 batteries included. Portable.

The 3X Round Hand Held Magnifier is a handheld magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The round lens has 3X magnification. The clear glass lens is mounted on a long handle that is rounded to fit the user’s hand. DIMENSIONS: The lens is 5.5 inches in diameter; the handle is 10 inches long. WEIGHT: 12.3 ounces.

The 3X Schweizer Rectangular Magnifier is a hand magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a lightweight rectangular aspheric lens with a plastic mount and handle made in one piece. The handle has a round grip that includes an integrated lanyard holder. The handle is set at a 135-degree angle from the lens. The lens power is 3X, 8 diopters. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 3 x 4 inches. WEIGHT: 7.9 ounces. COLORS: Mount and handle are gray.

This 4-section Aluminum Folding Cane with Rolling Tip is a walking assistant designed for the visually impaired to allow them to walk with ease. It allows for safe navigation and comfortable mobility. The top 3 sections are reflective white, the bottom section is red. Has a rolling ball slip-on style tip. Made with an ergonomic golf grip with elastic wrist cord. It’s lightweight add-on 2-inch diameter rolling ball tip with encased stainless steel roller bearing.

The 4X Pendant Magnifier in Pink Heart Frame, model 581247, is a hand magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier is surrounded by a heart shaped frame and can be worn around the neck with a chain. The magnifier offers 4 times magnification. DIMEMSIONS: The magnifier is 1.12 inches in diameter and the chain is 28 inches long. COLOR: The frame is pink and the chain is silver tone.

The 4X Unisex Pendant Magnifier, model number 581248, is a hand magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This pendant magnifier has a glass lens that is protected by a .25-inch thick frame. The magnifier offers 4 times magnification. DIMENSIONS: The chain is 28 inches long. COLOR: The pendant is available with gold or silver tone frame with matching chain.

The 50/50 Cane is a folding white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This two-section white cane has a plastic handle with a wrist loop. OPTIONS: Fiberglass or carbon fiber. DIMENSIONS: 55, 57, 59, 61, or 63 inches in length. COLOR: White.

The 59-Inch Folding Blind Cane With Metal Tip, model MP-69000, is a folding white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Pulling on the end segments separates them, allowing the cane to be folded. A wrist strap is included. DIMENSIONS: 59 inches long. CAPACITY: 250 pounds. COLOR: White with black handle and red bottom segment.

The 5X LED Suction Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mirror mounts on a base that sticks to smooth surfaces such as tile, plastic, or glass using three suction cups. The mirror is held to the base with magnets and adjusts to wide range of angles. Eighteen LED lights surround the mirror which provides 5x magnification. The mirror unit is equipped with an on/off switch. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries (included). DIMENSIONS: 5 inches in diameter and 1.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: As part of a class project, a team of MIT students created a prototype design of a Braille labeler for individuals with visual impairments (blind) to label objects they use. The 6dot Braille Label Maker is a small, easily portable device which can produce all possible Braille characters (including commonly used two-character contractions). The device can be easily loaded and operated by touch. While still under development the estimated cost is $200. Existing de

The 6X Gold Tone Pendant Magnifier, model 581252, is a hand magnifying lens designed for individuals with low vision. This round magnifier offers 6 times magnification and can be worn around the neck on a chain. DIMENSIONS: The lens is 1.5 inches in diameter, and the chain is 28 inches long. COLOR: Gold casing with gold chain.

The 6X Silver Tone Pendant Magnifier, model 581242, is a hand magnifying lens designed for individuals with low vision. This round magnifier offers 6X magnification and can be worn around the neck on a chain. DIMENSIONS: The lens is 1.5 inches in diameter, and the chain is 28 inches long. COLOR: silver casing with silver chain.

The 7-128 Software Game Book is a set of computer video games that are accessible to individuals with blindness, low vision, color blindness, deafness, or who have upper extremity disabilities. The Game Book and games are self-voicing and work with JAWS, ZoomText magnifier, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not included; see separate entries). Additional accessibility features include options for Big Type and Windows high contrast settings. Videos are captioned. All controls are single keystroke amd all

The 7X Pocket Magnifier is a hand magnifier with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This pocket-sized, optical-quality magnifier has LED lighting with a large on/off switch and an unbreakable, scratch-resistant lens. POWER: Uses three triple-A batteries (not included). GUARANTEE: 90-day satisfaction guarantee.

The 8-Digit Talking Calculator, model 6638, is a voice output calculator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The calculator features an extra-large liquid crystal display (LCD), an audio result only key, a repeat key, and automatic power shutoff. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxW): 5 x 6.875 inches. WARRANTY: 90 days.

The 8X Folding Pocket Magnifier is a folding pocket magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This 1.5-inch diameter magnifying lens features a glass lens in a black frame with 8x magnification. The lens swings out of a protective pocket that provides protection from scratches when not in use. The unit can be carried in a purse or pocket, and it comes with a carrying pouch.

The 9-inch Protractor, model 23-4301-0, and 23 Centimeter Protractor, model 23-4401-8, are braille protractors designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The instruments are made of metal and feature a cursor and a ruler embossed in inches or centimeters. The protractors display angles from 1 to 190 degrees.

A Braille Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers is a manual for teaching braille spelling to students who are blind or have low vision. This one-volume braille dictionary contains 1,400 words, listed alphabetically without definitions, enabling elementary school-age children to look up the spelling of words independently. The dictionary is in both print and braille, so sighted and blind children and teachers or parents can use it together.

A Special Phone is a cell phone screen reader and a voice output dialing program for cell phone designed for use by individuals who are blind, have low vision or have cognitive or memory disabilities. This application (or app) provides audio and tactile (through vibration) feedback to ensure that the user calls the correct person. The program allows a person to establish up to six contacts who can be speed dialed. To establish a contact, the user (or an assistant) selects a person or organizatio

A-Z Panels are tactile puzzles designed to teach letters and numbers and enhance fine motor skills for individuals with physical, cognitive or sensory disabilities. This puzzle helps children to master letter shapes and sequence with tall letters that fit into a square frame. The high contrasting colors (blue on yellow and yellow on blue) are ideal for children with low vision. It also encourages the development of organizational skills ans promotes fine hand movement and manipulation. There are

Abacus Attack is a math game designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. Designed to reinforce math facts and abacus skills for students in grades one through six, the game is played on a magnetic board with large print and a braille overlay. The student uses game pieces to travel to "Attack Alley." Each space on the board has a raised shape. Upon landing on the shape, the student answers a math problem from the enclosed cards. Math problems are included for all elementary gra

"Abacus Basic Competency: A Counting Method," by Susan M. Millaway, is an instructional manual designed for teaching skills in performing the four basic math operations on the abacus to children and adults who are blind or have low vision. It comes in a large print edition, model 7-00219-00, and a braille edition, model 5-00219-00. The braille edition is 102 pages. This manual employs both instruction and exercises to teach abacus skills, using the Counting Method rather than traditional indirec

The Abasoft Screen and Text Magnifier is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier enlarges everything on the screen and offers multiple magnification selections. Other features include multiple window shapes and the ability to drag the magnifier window to different locations on the screen or to have it remain stationary or follow mouse movement. The dynamically moving magnifier window can be frozen by touching any screen edge with the mouse.

Abasoft Desktop Software is a voice input and voice output program designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury, upper extremity, severe physical, mobility or vision disabilities. This talking and listening software offers speech recognition, dictation and a natural text-to-speech voice. The program talks back to the user at every opportunity in addition to displaying text. Features include voice commands for hands-free computer operation, including MP3 music, weather maps, dictation

ABCs of Braille, by Bernard Krebs, model 5-00200-00, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille textbook provides a simplified introduction to the characters and rules of English braille. The plan and layout of instructional materials are designed to assist both the teacher and the student.

The Accenda Voice Activated Alarm Clock is a voice input and voice output alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision or mobility or upper extremity disabilities. This vertical talking alarm clock responds to voice commands and provides voice responses. The words "Alarm Clock" trigger the voice activated clock to listen to and respond to following phrases: "What time is it?"; "Play memo"; "Snooze"; "Night Light"; and many more. Ask "what time is it?" and the clock announces the t

Designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or visual impairments, the Accenda Voice Control For iPod® is a voice input device that adds hands-free operation to all of the most popular iPod models. As soon as the user plugs in their existing earbuds or headphones into the Accenda Voice Control For iPod® and plugs the cable into the iPod dock connector, they are ready to tell the iPod what to do - no set up is required. Using the sound of their voice and the Accenda Voice Co

Accessaphone is a voice output telephone and caller identification (ID) program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software provides voice output for the standard functions on a multi-user desktop telephone or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) pffice telephone system, and enables the user to control telephone functions through a computer keyboard or alternative input device. Its internal text-to-speech (TTS) capability provides voice output for caller ID and

Accessibility Suite is a suite of computer access interfaces and functional applications that support reading and writing, designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. The suite is designed for use in schools, businesses, and other organizations to make workstations accessible to the largest number of users. It includes diverse software that provides support for the differing needs of students, employees, and others who find reading and writing a cha

PROTOTYPEPURPOSE: To create more engaging, dynamic exhibits for museums science centers, zoos, and aquaria for individuals with visual impairments. The Accessible Aquarium project combines the fields of psychology, computing, music, and assistive technology to develop cutting-edge bio-tracking and behavior- analysis techniques to provide input for multimedia auditory displays, music, and sonifications (use of sound to convey information about data to the listener). The first adaptation is for u

The Accessible Pedestrian System is an audible and vibrating pedestrian signal system designed to make street crossing safer for individuals who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing, or who have low vision. The system consists of a driver unit and a push button unit. The driver unit provides all the necessary electronics to drive an audio tactile transducer, located in the push button unit, which creates audible and tactile walk and don't walk signals. The audible output of the push button has three

Accessible Testing System (ATS) is a voice output test program designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or fine motor disabilities. This testing software features computer generated speech, with a choice of voices for test content and software functions; high resolution magnification up to 16 times original size; adjustable background and text colors; on-screen highlighting by word, sentence, and section; synchronized text and

AccessNote is a word processor program and voice input and output audio notetaker program designed for people who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) allows a person to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch as an electronic notetaker. It is designed particularly for people who use the VoiceOver feature (see separate entry) of Apple's iOS. AccessNote creates notes in the .TXT file format, and it can also import .TXT files from e-mail or Dropbox accounts. The AccessNote ho

AccuVote-TSX is a voice output voting machine system designed for use by voters who are blind or have low vision. This direct record entry (DRE) voting machine system is a voter-activated, interactive touch-screen system with enhanced screen visibility for individuals with low vision and voice output through headphones to ensure voting privacy and independence for individuals who are blind. Using an intelligent Voter Card as the voter interface, this system permits voters to cast their votes eit

The ACO Detectable Warning Device is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The polymer concrete surface is made from polyester resins reinforced with mineral aggregates and fillers, with an enhanced micro-texture design located on and between truncated domes for increased slip resistance and sound-on-cane detectability. The surface provides up to four times the compressive strength of cement concrete, with minimal water absorption to preve

The Acrobat is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit features a full-color, auto-focus rotating camera that enables the user to read, write, self-view, and magnify images at any distance. The three-in-one camera is detachable from the mounting arm to provide self-viewing, distance viewing, and near viewing with a true mirror image. Other features include automatic memory, magnification up to 72 times, auto focus, seven viewing modes, horizontal line markers

The Acrobat LCD is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit features a full-color, auto-focus rotating camera that enables the user to read, write, self-view, and magnify images at any distance. This 3-in-1 video magnifier is designed for near, distance, and self viewing. By rotating the camera, the user can read, write, groom, and magnify images at any distance. Other features include automatic memory, magnification up to 65x, auto focus, seven viewing modes,

The Acrobat Panel is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit integrates a full-color, auto-focus rotating camera that enables the user to read, write, self-view, and magnify images with a slim, 12-inch moveable liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. The three-in-one camera provides self-viewing, distance viewing, and near viewing with a true mirror image. This device magnifies up to 72 times for near viewing, 25 times for distance viewing, and five times for sel

The Acrobat Short Arm is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit features a full-color, auto-focus rotating camera that enables the user to read, write, self-view, and magnify images at any distance. The three-in-one camera is free-standing and offers great stability for self-viewing, distance viewing, and near viewing with a true mirror image. Other features include automatic memory, magnification up to 72 times, auto focus, seven viewing modes, horizontal l

Light sensor and source are in a small, rectangular block at the end of a long flexible cable. Circuitry, controls, speaker and batteries are in a small box at the other end of the cable. When the light is detected, the unit produces a tone whose pitch is proportional to the amount of light falling on the sensor; the higher the tone, the more light is being detected. Unit can also operate as an active light probe. It has its own light source and can, therefore, measure the amount of light from t

The Acu-Rite Outdoor Digital Thermometer, model 00888A2, is a large print digital thermometer designed for indoor or outdoor use by individuals with low vision. Indoor and outdoor temperatures are displayed in large characters on a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) display. Minimum and maximum temperatures are stored in memory. The unit has a plastic case with a submersible probe. POWER: Uses one triple-A battery (not included). DIMENSIONS: Probe is 10 feet long. COLOR: Gray.

The ADA 121 Audio Visual Alert System is a flashing light and enhanced audible doorbell signal.This modular device enables people with visual and/or hearing impairments to be made aware of incoming telephone calls and/or when visitors to their residence are outside their front door and ringing the doorbell. Resident awareness is stimulated via a very loud piezoelectric buzzer and a flashing
strobe light. The length of the sound emitted and the strobe flashing may be adjusted from 1 to 60 secon

The ADA Compliant Paver, model 200, is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This paving stone with truncated domes provides visual as well as textural contrast to guide individuals with visual impairments on conventional publicly utilized pavements, sidewalks and other components of the public right of way, including wheelchair curb ramps at street intersections. The unit is made from a concrete mix under extreme pressure and high frequen

The ADA Detectable Warning Paver is a detectable warning surface designed for use on sidewalks, crosswalks and entries to provide tactile warnings to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. The surface features truncated domes that can be felt underfoot or with a white cane. The paver is manufactured from recycled glass using RG Stone hardface technology. It has an extra dense surface that handles heavy traffic, harsh weathering, salt, and ice removal, and it can be cut, fit, and contoured

The ADA Paver is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These dry-pressed paving bricks bear a Braille-like detectable warning surface to help pedestrians with visual impairments anticipate and avoid a hazard ahead. The provision of the detectable warning surface on locations such as curb cuts and the edges of loading docks or elevated or level boarding platforms in transit stations enables most visually impaired persons to come to a stop b

These Handicap Signs are access signs designed for use to indicate restrooms for individuals who are blind or have low vision, or to indicate wheelchair-accessible restrooms for individuals with mobility disabilities. Signs are for Men's, Women's, or unisex restrooms with or without wheelchair access, and include a pictogram of a man and/or a woman, with or without the international handicapped access symbol. The appropriate text is included (Men, Women, or Restroom for unisex restrooms). All si

The ADA Starter Kit includes a sampling of products to initiate compliance to ADA regulations for public facilities. The kit includes a metal traffic sign that reads "Reserved Parking" and has the international access symbol on it; a metal secondary parking sign reading "Van Accessible" to be added underneath an accessible parking area marker to indicate those spaces wide enough for a wheelchair lift van; an engraved plastic Braille sign that reads "Rest Room" and has the men/women graphic on it

The ADA Tactile Sign - Access Left/Right is a braille and tactile access sign designed to indicate wheelchair access for individuals with mobility or visual disabilities or spinal cord injury. The sign is made of plastic with a raised international access symbol (a stylized figure in a wheelchair) facing in the direction of a left arrow (model 369L) or right arrow (model 369R) above the word ACCESS. A Grade 2 braille translation is at the bottom. The sign is individually packed in a poly bag, an

The ADA Tactile Sign - Exit, model 368E, is a braille and tactile access sign designed for use by individuals who use wheelchairs and individuals who are blind or have low vision. This plastic sign has a raised international access symbol (a stylized figure in a wheelchair) above the word EXIT, with a Grade 2 braille translation at the bottom. Signs are individually packed in a poly bag, and are fastened with double-sided pressure sensitive tape. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 8 x 6 x 0.13 inch thick. COLOR:

The ADA Tactile Sign - Men/Women is a braille and tactile bathroom sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each plastic sign has a raised tactile symbol of a man (model 365M) or woman (model 365W), with the word Men or Women in raised letters and a Grade 2 braille translation. Signs are individually packed in a poly bag, and are fastened with double-sided pressure sensitive tape. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 8 x 6 inches x 0.125 inch thick. COLOR: Brown, black, or blue with w

The ADA Tactile Sign - Men/Women/Restroom is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The plastic sign is triangular (model 370M) or circular (models 370U and 370W) with raised symbols and lettering. Model 370M has a stylized male figure above the word MEN; model 370W has a stylized female figure above the word WOMEN; and model 370U has stylized male and female figures separated by a vertical bar above the word RESTROOM, all enclosed in a trian

The ADA Tactile Sign - Numbers, model 366R, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign is plastic with raised numbering and a Grade 2 braille translation. Signs are individually packed in a poly bag, and are fastened with double-sided pressure-sensitive tape. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 2.5 x 5 x 0.13 inch thick. COLOR: Brown, black, or blue with white numerals.

The ADA Tactile Sign - Stairs, model 366S, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign is made of plastic with a raised symbol representing a flight of stairs above the word STAIRS. A Grade 2 braille translation is at the bottom of the sign. Signs are individually packed in a poly bag and are fastened with double-sided pressure sensitive tape. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 8 x 6 x 0.13 inch thick. COLOR: Brown, black, or blue with white symbol and

ADA Tactile Sign - Unisex is a braille and tactile bathroom access sign designed for use by wheelchair user and individuals who are blind or have low vision. This plastic sign has a raised international access symbol (a stylized figure in a wheelchair) above the word MEN (model 368M), WOMEN (model 368W), or UNISEX (model 368U), with a Grade 2 braille translation at the bottom. Signs are individually packed in a poly bag, and are fastened with double-sided pressure sensitive tape. DIMENSIONS (HxW

The Adapt ADA Compliance Signage is a series of access and parking area marker signs designed to help public facilities and private businesses to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for posting information. A variety of signage is available including main directory modules; secondary directory modules; plaque modules; overhead and wall mounts; building codes; and special modules. The signage is offered in Helvetica and Claredon typestyles with accompanying B

Address: Earth, Large Format Color Atlas, Section One is an Atlas designed for individuals with low vision.This atlas meets 70 specific readability guidelines for users with low vision.Section One covers: Earth Features, North America, South and Far East Asia, plus the Indian Subcontinent. Other sections of the atlas will be announced as they are available.

The Adjustable Floor Mirror is an adjustable magnifying mirror with floor stand designed for use by individuals with low vision or mobility disabilities. Made of chrome-plated metal, this height-adjustable, free-standing mirror can be used while sitting or standing. The glass mirror is a standard mirror on one side and a 4X magnifying mirror on the reverse. A weighted base provides stability. DIMENSIONS: The mirror is 10 inches in diameter and the stand adjusts from 47 to 77 inches high. COLOR:

The Advance Large Display Electric Alarm Clock with Day and Date, model 4248, is a digital alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. The clock has time and day/date digital displays with large bright numbers. The alarm has a repeating snooze button with ascending alarm. POWER: Uses household current. For backup, uses two AA batteries (INCLUDED). DIMENSIONS: 6 x 2.5 x 4 inches. Time display is 2 inches high; date display is 1 inch high. WEIGHT: 1 pound. COLOR: Black with green

The Advantage Graphite Cane is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The adult-size cane comes in three styles: a rigid style, a folding style with five sections, and an "Identity" style (a folding cane with seven sections). Children's canes come only in rigid or five-section folding styles. The cane is made of graphite, a material that is lighter but stronger and more durable than aluminum. Graphite canes are also more sensitive since the graphite transm

The Advantage Graphite Support Cane is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision and who also need a cane for support. The rigid, non-folding cane is height adjustable. The handle is bent at a 90-degree angle and has a rubber grip. The cane is made of graphite, a material that is lighter but stronger and more durable than aluminum. This white cane also has a reflective tape covering for safety. WARRANTY: One year.

The Advantage Surface Applied Tactile Warning System is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Made of stainless steel, this tactile warning system has truncated domes that resist snow plow damage during snow and ice removal in cold climates. The surface can be applied to curb ramps, platform edges, and other locations in public rights of way requiring an upgrade to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines. DIMENSIONS: 2 x 3 fe

The Advantage Tactile Cast In Place Tile is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Made of stainless steel, the surface has truncated domes that are resistant to snow plow damage during winter clearing of snow and ice. This replaceable cast in place tile is installed by setting it directly in newly poured concrete, but can be replaced without demolishing the existing concrete. DIMENSIONS: 2 x 3 feet, 2 x 4 feet, or 2 x 5 feet.

AdvantaJet, AdvantaJet ES and GentleJet are insulin syringe infusers that inject insulin without the use of a needle. They are cylindrical, pen-shaped injectors that deliver insulin under pressure through a tiny port (0.006 inches) at the head of the injector through the outer skin and into the subcutaneous layer below. The injection pressure can be selected from six available settings. Before injection, the user attached an adaptor to the insulin vial and attaches the adaptor and vial to the in

The Advocate Duo Talking Blood Glucose Plus Blood Pressure Monitor, model TD-3223, is a voice output glucose analyzer and electronic blood pressure meter designed for use by individuals with diabetes who are blind or have low vision. This glucometer speaks in English or Spanish and provides results in 7 seconds using 0.7 microliters of blood. As many as 450 tests are retained in memory. The unit also calculates averages for 7, 14, 21, 28, 60 and 90 days. The unit tells the user the code number a

The Advocate Redi-Code Talking Glucose Meter, model TD-4223, is a voice output glucose analyzer designed for use by individuals with diabetes who are blind or have low vision. This talking unit provides results in English or Spanish in 7 seconds. Results are also presented on a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. The unit requires no coding, and uses a small blood sample size of 0.7 microliters, which may be taken from other parts of the body besides the fingertips, such as the palm, forearm, u

Aesop is a voice output keyboard interface designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. Designed to aid users with vision disabilities in learning touch typing, the unit is connected to a PS/2 standard computer keyboard and speaks each letter as it is typed in a digitized human-quality mail voice. Features include calculation of typing speed up to 99 words per minute, adjustable volume via the keyboard, and headphone or internal speaker output. POWER: Uses a 9-volt battery or al

The AFB Braille Alphabet Card is a braille alphabet card designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The card is embossed with the braille alphabet and braille numbers, and includes an explanation of braille and a short history of its development. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9x 4 inches.

Affinity Basic and Affinity Basic VGA are desktop video magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. This CCTV consists of a base unit with a 60 hertz (Hz) CCD camera above a reading tray. The base unit can be connected to a television monitor (not included) in either an in-line or side-by-side configuration. Affinity Basic VGA can also be connected to a VGA computer monitor. Documents placed on the reading tray can be viewed in color or black and white, with magnification ranging

Affinity Supreme and Affinity Supreme VGA are desktop video magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. This CCTV has a 60 hertz (Hz) CCD camera above a reading tray, with a monitor that is placed low so that users do not have to look up at the screen. Affinity Supreme VGA can also be connected to a VGA computer monitor. Documents placed on the reading tray can be viewed in color or black and white, with magnification ranging from 2.8 times original size up to 57 times original s

The AfterShokz Sportz M2 are bone conductive headphones designed for use by people with hearing and other disabilities. These lightweight, water-resistant headphones fit around the back of the head and rest in front of the ear, delivering stereophonic sound through the user's cheekbones to the inner ear. This permits the user to hear ambient noises such as oncoming traffic, car horns and other warning noises, while listening to the headphones. These headphones have a 3.5 millimeter (mm) gold-pla

aidColors is a color identification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) allows a person to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user launches the app, points the camera at a distance of 10 to 15 centimeters (cm) from the surface whose color he/she wants to recognize, clicks the "Get color" button, and the app displays the color along with the color name on the screen. Available languages include English, F

The Aladdin Ambassador is a voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to convert text from books, magazines, and other printed materials to high-quality speech using DECtalk speech synthesis software. This system has a 1.08 gigabyte hard drive with the capacity to hold 60,000 pages of text. A built-in tape recorder jack allows a tape recorder to be attached to make recordings. Fea

The Aladdin Apex, models GF9A-17 and GF9A-20, is a video magnitifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This desktop video magnifier has an adjustable flat panel monitor that can be raised or lowered to bring the image to eye level, moved forward or backward to the optimum viewing distance, and tilted to reduce glare. The monitor also folds down for storage. Viewing features include 24 color select options, high contrast, line markers, shadow masking, and continuous auto focus with

The Aladdin Classic is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 17-inch black-and-white monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position. Adjustable drag-and-lock margin stops enable viewing of columns. This system provides print magnification to more than two inches high, br

The Aladdin Companion is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This portable system features a built-in carrying handle, a fixed reading table, and a nine-inch black-and-white monitor. This system provides print magnification to more than one inch high, bright negative viewing mode, and a photo viewing mode. The unit offers magnification from 2.8X to 17.5X. Television inputs enable the unit to be connected to a television for viewing a larger image. Controls inclu

The Aladdin Genie Pro is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system can be used with SVGA and multi-sync monitors, S-video monitors, and television monitors (monitor not included). The reading table has a large, non-glare platform that assists in reading oversized books and moves freely in any direction. This system offers a split screen mode which permits simultaneous display of the magnified image and the computer image or full-screen toggle may be select

The Aladdin Pro 75 is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a fully-integrated 14-inch black-and-white monitor. The reading table has a smooth, non-glare platform to accommodate heavy books. The reading table allows reading of a full-sized sheet of paper without repositioning and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table fully or partially in position. The unit also offers adjustable drag and margin stops. This system p

The Aladdin Rainbow is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 14-inch color monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position. The unit also offers adjustable drag-and-lock and margin stops for viewing columns. This system provides print magnification to more than three inch

The Aladdin Rainbow Pro is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 14-inch color monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books and it moves freely in any direction.This system provides print magnification to more than three inches high, bright negative viewing mode, color select mode to enable a choice of background and letter color, full-color viewing mode, and full-color photo m

The Aladdin Ultra is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 17-inch black-and-white monitor. The reading table has a large, non-glare platform to accommodate oversized books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position. Adjustable drag-and-lock margin stops enable viewing of columns. This system provides print magnification to more than four inches high, bri

The Aladdin Ultra Pro 75 is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system features a reading table and a 17-inch black-and-white monitor. The Feather Touch reading table has a large, smooth non-glare platform to accommodate heavy books. The reading table moves freely in any direction and a large easy-to-operate lever locks the table in position or minimizes movement from front to back. Adjustable drag-and-lock margin stops enable viewing of columns. This syst

Alcazar Audiobooks are recorded books on CD designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Specializing in classical stories and books for younger listeners, the collection also includes literary classics, books with inspirational themes, and titles commissioned for the home school market.

The AlertCast Detectable Warning Tile is a detectable warning surface designed to provide tactile warning of danger to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Made from glass-reinforced thermoset plastic, it has a top panel molded with truncated domes and bottom docking anchors that are embedded into wet concrete. The anchors lock the unit securely into the concrete without trapping air beneath the surface. The surface is safety-speckled for slip resistance, and the perimeter has a beveled

alertmat Detectable Warning System is a detectable warning surface and non slip outdoor matting designed to provide tactile warning of dangers to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. This surface-applied detectable warning mat is made from 100 percent recycled styrene butadiene from tires mixed with nylon, rayon and polyester fibers. It has truncated domes and can be used for retrofitting or new installations. It is slip-resistant and has a thin surface profile and perimeter beveled edg

AlertTile Detectable Warning is a detectable warning surface designed for use to provide tactile warning of dangers ahead for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Applications include curb ramps and platform edges. Made from a glass reinforced thermoset composite, its semi-rigid composition is flexible enough to conform to ramp irregularities in retrofit applications. The surface has an in-line pattern of truncated domes to provide tactile warnings. The surface is safety-speckled for ad

The Meteor Quartz timepiece by Alexandravision was developed for those with visual impairments, and features a curved, crescent shape. The rounded bottom design helps orient the device in an individual's hands.

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRYPURPOSE: To assist individuals who are blind in learning to multiply monomials. The device provides a tactile representation of the FOIL method of multiplying (First terms in each set of parentheses; then the Outer terms; then the Inner terms; and then the Last terms). This article describes a set of manipulatives created to aid in locating the appropriate terms in the proper positions. The device uses a folder and four library card pockets. Two pockets are fixed to each half

These All Terrain Walkeroos are designed for individuals who use walkers to get around. The Walkaroos are supportive tips for walkers. They glide and move smoothly across carpet and floors while offering stability. Easy to install: remove old cap, put Walkaroo on and twist in place to secure. Comes in sets of 2. Designed not to catch on or mark flooring. Made of high density polyethylene. Non-porous material decreases chance of spreading harmful germs. Comes in a set of 2.

AllReader is a voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device integrates a scanner, optical character recognition (OCR), voice synthesis, a Daisy player, and a CD-ROM drive in a single unit. It digitizes any type of printed material and reads Daisy format e-books and text files. Voice output is provided in English, French, Spanish, and German. The device has built-in stereo speakers, a headphone jack, a USB port, and a Super VGA out con

Alphabet and Number Puzzles are tactile numbers and letters designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These large letters and numbers combine visual and tactile senses to teach youngsters to recognize number and letter shapes by sight and touch. The number set (model 640) includes 0 through 9, each with the corresponding number of dots to encourage active learning of counting concepts. Numbers and Letters (model 626) are brailled. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 5 x 4 inches. COLOR: Yello

Alphabet & Numeral Cards, model 23-7001-3, are braille alphabet cards showing each English letter and numeral with its corresponding braille character. Each card has a blank space at the bottom for printing an organization or company name. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 x 1 inches.

Alphabet Keyboard Stickers are keytop overlays designed for use by individuals with low vision. Five sheets are included, each with four sets of alphabet stickers showing uppercase and lowercase letters in various colors. A total of forty complete alphabets are provided. COLORS: Each sheet includes black letters on a white background, white letters on a black background, black letters on a yellow background, and yellow letters on a black background.

Aluminum, 0.005 inches thick and sprayed on one side with an off white flat paint which will readily accept drawings made by pencil or ink. After design has been penciled in, the foil can be embossed using the tools in the Tactile Graphics Kit, 1-08840-00. Can be used for Braille. The roll (model 1-04120-0, $45.26) is 11 inches wide and approximately 150 feet long. Also available in 11 by 11 inch sheets (model 1-04090-00, $15.20), 30 per pack.

The Aluminum Signature Guide is a signature guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It helps to ensure proper signature placement for checks, contracts, etc. DIMENSIONS: Rectangular ring 3.5 x 1 inch.

The Ambutech Aluminum Folding Mobility Canes are folding travel canes designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The heavy-gauge aluminum construction results in strong joints and the ability to withstand abuse and the joint design provides superior tactile transmission. The canes are available in four-, five-, or six-section models and the double-corded assembly is designed for ease in field stripping with minimal training. An extra knot allows for easy replacement o

The Ambutech Fiberglass Folding Mobility Canes are folding travel canes designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The fiberglass composite construction results in strength and outstanding tactile transmission. Unique connector joints eliminated sharp edges and pinching. The canes are available in four-, five-, or six-section models. DIMENSIONS: The four-section model is available in 38 to 54 inches long in two-inch increments. The five-section models are available i

The Ambutech Folding Identification Canes are folding travel canes designed specifically for individulas with low vision who do not require full mobility assistance but wish to be identified in difficult situations. Constructed of lightweight drawn aluminum tubing with precision engineered joints, these canes, also known as theater or symbol canes, fold to fit in a pocket or purse. DIMENSIONS: Available in 34 to 54 inch lengths, in two-inch increments. Custom lengths are also available. WEIGHT

The Ambutech Kiddie Mobility Canes are rigid canes designed for use by children with blindness or low vision. These canes are intended for use by children who are beginning mobility training and are available with aluminum, fiberglass, or graphite shafts. DIMENSIONS: These canes are available in a range of lengths from 24 to 34 inches, in one inch increments. Custom lengths are also available for all models.

The Ambutech Mobility Cane Tips are white cane tips designed for use with rigid and folding travel canes by people with blindness or low vision. The High Mileage Tip is marshmallow-style tip moded of highly abrasion-resistant polymer for long life. This tip is available in an eyelet style or a slip-on style. Available in eyelet-style, slip-on style, or threaded tip for RNIB Canes, the Pencil Tip is molded of nylon. The Marshmallow Tip Cap slips on over the pencil tip, converting it to a Marshmal

The Ambutech Rigid Mobility Canes are rigid canes designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. These canes are available with aluminum, fiberglass, or graphite shafts and straight handles. The aluminum cane is also available with a crook-style handle. DIMENSIONS: The aluminum and graphite canes are available in a range of lengths from 36 to 60 inches, in one inch increments. The graphite cane is available in a range of lengths from 36 to 58 inches, in one inch increments. Custom

The Ambutech UltraLITE Graphite Folding Mobility Canes are folding travel canes designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The graphite canes have aluminum ferrules and double-stranded elastic cords for ease in folding and unfolding and the extra-stiff construction provides outstanding tactile transmission. The canes are available in four-, five-, or six-section models and have putter-style grips. DIMENSIONS: The four-section model is available in 36 to 54 inches lon

The Ameriphone Voice Carry Over (VCO) Telephone is a text telephone with voice carry over designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This single-line phone supports 45.5 and 50 baud TTY communication and has a built-in text answering machine. Incoming sounds can be amplified up to 26 decibels with adjustable tone control. The handset is hearing aid T-coil compatible. Other features include an adjustable volume ringer (up to 85 decibels); a visual ring indicator; and a progr

The Amigo is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit provides digital magnification from 3.5 to 14X and enables the user to leave it directly on reading material and adjust magnification by turning a knob. Magnification can be increased by connecting the device to a television. This lightweight, compact unit has a screen tilting function that gives the user the flexibility to view images at a comfortable angle in one of six user-selectable viewing mo

The Amplified Photo Phone, model P300, is a large button amplified telephone designed for individuals with visual, hearing, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. This phone features a nine-section programmable touch pad with a space for a photograph over each section (three designer color photo frames are included). When the photograph is pressed, the corresponding phone number is automatically dialed, providing visual cues for the person or place being called. The phone also functions as

Analog Clock Model is a clock designed for children with low vision. Helps teach about time-telling concepts. Has Braille and raised print markings and hands that are easily rotated. The hands are synchronized like those on an actual clock.Analog Clock Model is a clock designed for childern.

The Analog Clock Model, model 5-82700-00, is a teaching clock designed for use in teaching time concepts to children who are blind or have low vision. This teaching clock has braille and raised large print markings on its face, its hands are easily rotated, and the minute and hour hands are synchronized like those of an actual, functioning clock.

The Analog Talking Clock is a voice output clock designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This alarm clock has a rounded triangle shape. A loud female voice announces the time at the push of a large button on the top. It can also provide an hourly time report. POWER: Uses two double AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS(WxHxD): 6 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Black case, white face, black numbers, and white button for voice announce.

Andromeda is a portable video magnifier designed for use in reading by individuals with low vision. This video magnifier has a large reading table and a TFT (thin film transistor) flat screen. It magnifies documents three to fifty times with continuous zoom and an overview mode for easy orientation. It has three focus modes (full auto-focus, push-to-focus, and manual focus) and a selection of display modes, including full color, enhanced (high contrast) black on white and white on black modes, a

Andros Insulin Dosage Monitor, model 074300, is a syringe needle guide designed for use by individuals with diabetes who are blind or have low vision. The guide is a sturdy plastic strip that the physician snips off at a point on the scale that corresponds to desired insulin dosage. This guide is for use only with Becton Dickinson's ##8410 Plastipak U-100 disposable syringes. To self- inject, the user pushes the U-100 syringe lip into the Insulin Dosage Monitor's slot and draws the plunger back

The Animas 2020 Insulin Pump is an audible insulin pump designed for use by individuals with diabetes, including those who are blind or have low vision. This automatic pump delivers insulin at a basal rate of 0.025 units per hour to keep blood sugar steady between meals and during sleep. The user can establish up to four personalized basal programs and set times for insulin-to-carb ratios, insulin sensitivity factors (ISF), and blood glucose targets in 30-minute increments, with up to 12 persona

The Animated Puzzles CD-Rom is a computer video game designed for use by children with fine motor, upper extremity, or cognitive disabilities. Animated Puzzles offers photo-realistic images from a collection of 55 pictures which are scrambled into a choice of 12, 24, 48, or 96 pieces, with the challenge increasing with the number of pieces. The 48- and 96-piece puzzles are challenging enough for an adult. To play, users click on a puzzle piece, drag it into position, and click again to place

The Ansonia Large Number Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by individuals with low vision. Features include a large display face; scratch resistant mineral glass crystal; and Italian leather strap. DIMENSIONS: The dial is 1.18 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch band is available in black and tan.

The Answer is a voice activated answering machine designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities, spinal cord injury, or vision disabilities. Completely voice activated, this digital device has no operating buttons. The unit stores up to 60 messages with a time stamp (up to 15 total minutes of speech). The unit recognizes more than 16 different commands, requires no voice training, and can be accessed remotely by telephone using voice commands. The unit constantly "listens" to

Graph paper 8 1/2 by 11 inches comes 50 to a package. Standard 100 pound manila sheets are embossed with horizontal and vertical lines of small Braille dots and are designed for use by transcribers and or students. Coordinate axes are represented as solid lines.

100 pound manila sheets are embossed with horizontal and vertical lines of small Braille dots and are designed for use by transcribers and/or students. Coordinate axes are represented as solid lines. 11 1/2 inches by 11 inch packages of 50.

The APH Friction Pad Kit, no. 1-03190-00, is designed for use with braille slates to reduce the noise of the stylus and to prevent marring of surfaces, and with other devices that tend to slip while in use. The kit consists of 3 assorted sizes of self adhesive, plastic foam strips.

The APH Glue Down Rule, model 1-03081-00, is a tactile rule designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This brass ruler has raised lines at 1/8 inch intervals. It can be bonded to sewing machines, band saws, cutting or drawing boards, etc. This ruler is sold in packs of five. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.01 x 12 x 0.5 inches.

The APH Insight Art Calendar is a large print and braille calendar designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This annual calendar includes months, days, holidays, and moon phases and is designed for desk or wall placement. Text and numbers are in both large print and Braille, and each month features art work by visually impaired artists.

The APH Number Line Device is a tactile aid for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It has ten interchangeable vinyl line segments with black raised lines and dots at intervals. Forty plastic cylinders serve as pegs and/or interlocking bars. Numerals are in braille and print. The base allows two line segments to be used at once. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Base measures 6.5 x 24.5 inches.

The APH "Cat in the Hat," edition, unites print and Braille in one volume. A Braille overlay page allows both sighted and non-sighted persons to read together. Book Description: Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them, and created "The Cat in the Hat", the story of the cat that transformed a dull, rainy afternoon into a magical and just-messy-enough adventure. DIMENSIONS: 11.5 inches height x 8.7 inches width x 0.3 inches depth. WEIGHT: 6.4 ounces. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacture

The APH "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," edition, unites print and Braille in one volume. A Braille overlay page allows both sighted and non-sighted persons to read together. Story Description: Harry Potter learns that he is a wizard and has been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Book one in this popular series. DIMENSIONS: 11.5 inches height x 8.7 inches width x 0.3 inches depth. WEIGHT: 6.4 ounces. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.

The APH "The Velveteen Rabbit," edition, unites print and Braille in one volume. A Braille overlay page allows both sighted and non-sighted persons to read together. Story Description: A stuffed toy rabbit comes to life in this timeless tale of the transforming power of love. DIMENSIONS: 11.5 inches height x 8.7 inches width x 0.3 inches depth. WEIGHT: 6.4 ounces. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.

The APH Signature Guide, model 1-03530-00, is an aluminum signature guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This guide aids people who are visually impaired in writing their signatures. The aluminum frame has an opening with an elastic band; the band provides a guide for writing and flexes to allow for the descenders of letters. The frame also has a rubber backing to prevent slipping. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 4.5 x 2.25 inches with a window of 3.5 x 1 inches.

APH Sound Balls are designed for visually-impaired/blind children to learn how to throw, catch, jump or kick a ball, so that they are able to gain skills needed to participate in physical activities as teens and adults. There are two colors to choose from, with sound differences. POWER: Charger included. OPTIONS: Color and sound options. DIMENSIONS: 7.5 inches diameter. COLOR: Red (techno sound) or yellow (boing sound). WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.

The APH SoundPage, model 6-77505-00, is a digital recorder designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This recording device can provide sound effects, music, or messages to accompany storybook text for young readers. The basic set includes two digital recording devices and a thermoformed plastic page slotted to hold up to three devices. The plastic page fits into the 3-ring binder of any On The Way to Literacy storybook (see separate entry). Each device is able to record, sto

APHont is a low vision font designed for use by readers with low vision. It embodies characteristics that have been shown to enhance reading speed, comprehension, and comfort for large print users. The APHont Suite consists of Regular, Bold, Italic, and Italic Bold fonts. Features include more even spacing between letters; higher crossbars; no serifs; wider letters; heavier letters; underslung "j" and "q"; more open letters; and larger punctuation marks.

The Aplanatic Hand-Held Magnifier, models 2668-50, 2668-75 & 2668-950, are hand-held magnifiers designed to be lightweight and portable for individuals with low vision. The Aplanatic lens is made of high-quality PXM lightweight lens with two plano-convex lenses that give a clearly defined, distortion free image. It is designed specifically for individuals with macular degeneration because of the clear image at the edges. All models are mounted in lightweight high grade plastic with ergonomic

The Apple IIGS Owner's Guide: Disk Edition is an ASCII text version of Apple Computer, Inc.'s Apple IIGS Owner's Guide on a single disk for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The disk contains a manual-reading program, permitting the user to read the entire guide with a speech synthesizer. The user may also print a large type or Braille copy of the text. Information on the about the Apple IIGS includes: setting up the machine and booting up the system; formatting disks and using appli

The APS-10 is an audible pedestrian signal designed to aid pedestrians who are blind or have low vision in crossing streets safely. When connected to existing pedestrian signals, it produces separate and distinctive electronic bird chirping sounds for both north/south and east/west crossings. It has a universal mount and is easily installed on any existing pedestrian signal. The sound output of this audible pedestrian signal is 90 decibels (Db) at one meter, with sound output automatically switc

The Aqua Pill Timer is an audible medication reminder designed for use by individuals with memory or visual impairments. This compact electronic pillbox has an alarm that can be programmed to beep when it is time for the user to take medication. The pillbox also carries approximately two ounces of water and a straw. A safety top flips open for access to the straw and water. Write-on dosage labels are included. POWER: Uses LR44 button cell batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 4.25 x 1 x 2.5

The Argus 3000/l Screen Magnification System is a computer screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This hardware device magnifies text and graphics appearing on the computer screen, including recognition and tracking of cursor. It works without driver software or any resident program, and runs independently under DOS, all Windows environments, Windows NT, OS/2, Unix, and Linux. It also supports 256 different colors.

Aria is a braille notetaker with speech output designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. This computerized organizer is designed with word processing, mathematical and communicating capabilities. The user can construct full-fledged documents, transfer files, drive a modem or use a statistical calculator. With DOS interface, this device can run external software. It can be upgraded; the system runs on 1 Megabyte of RAM and 2 Megabytes of Flash ROM (contains the Aria software).

Ariadne GPS is an app that meets the needs of the blind in an easy-to-use interface. Talking maps allow users to explore the world around them by moving their finger around the map. While exploring, crossing a street is signaled by vibration. It has a "favorites" feature, and can be used to announce stops on the bus or train. Rotating maps keep users centered, with territory behind the user on the bottom of the screen and what is ahead on the top portion. Available in multiple languages, Ariadne

Armadillo Army is an educational game program and visual training activity designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This educational maze game helps students who are visually impaired practice necessary skills such as lateral eye movements, vertical eye movements, searching skills, timing skills, visual discrimination skills, peripheral detection skills, eccentric viewing skills, and eye-hand coordination. The arcade-style game has bright, large graphics for players with lo

The Around-The-Neck Magnifier, model 2677, is a magnifier designed for keeping hands free for work and hobbies for individuals with low vision. The lens is a Biconvex PXM lightweight lens mounted in transparent plastic to prevent shadowing effects. The magnification is 2x. The magnifier comes complete with a cord. DIMENSIONS: Lens is 100 mm in diameter. WARRANTY: One year limited.

The Art History Through Touch and Sound Series is a series of multimedia textbooks designed to teach art appreciation and art history to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each title in the series includes a Diagram Manual with printed images of artworks and corresponding tactile representations; cassette tapes that guide users through the tactile diagrams; and an accessible Teacher's Supplement on a personal computer (PC)-formatted floppy disk, containing the text of the audio narrat

ASB Braille Books are braille books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. All books are spiral bound with print and braille pressboard covers. Categories include Biographies, Classic, Comedy, Cookbooks, Drama, History, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, and Young Adults/Children. More than 100 titles are currently available, including books by popular authors like Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Danielle Steele, and Sandra Brown; classics like Lord of the Flies and The Call of the

Aspheric Hand Held Magnifiers, model series 2655, designed to be lightweight and portable for individuals who have low vision. The aspheric lens is made of high-quality PXM lightweight lens with Duplex coating. It has aspheric curves which allow for higher magnification with less distortion. The magnifier, developed with ergonomic and practical considerations, was specially calculated to provide distortion free viewing. It is mounted in a matte plastic with a handle that is also matte plastic. T

Variety of aspheric magnifying lenses available in hand held styles, or as round or square stand magnifiers which sit directly on the page. Magnification power for stand magnifiers ranges from 2.3 to 7 times normal size; for hand held magnifiers, from 1.8 to 5 times normal size.

The Assist Vision Slider, model 5510, is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a built-in color TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen. It has rollers for maneuverability over flat surfaces, and a detachable camera for hard to access surfaces. The camera has a fixed focus and magnifies objects from 8.5 to 17.5 original size. Images can be viewed in full color, black and white, and reverse black and white, with adjus

ASSIST With Windows Tutorials are audio computer training tutorials designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The tutorials provide keyboard instruction for using popular Windows programs like Windows XP, Microsoft Office, Corel WordPerfect, and Internet Explorer in conjunction with a screen reader program, either JAWS For Windows from Freedom Scientific or Window-Eyes from GW Micro (not included). Lessons include screen reader strategies and step-by-step keystroke exerci

The AT Accessibility Suite is an on screen keyboard, mouse emulator, screen magnification, and word prediction program designed for use by individuals with fine motor, upper extremity, neurological, or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This software package includes computer access utilities for users of pointing devices: My-T-Mouse, OnScreen, CrossScanner, Joystick-To-Mouse, The Magnifier, SmartClick, TouchRight Utilities, and WordComplete (see separate entries). It runs concu

The AT&T Big Button Plus Telephone is an accessible telephone for individuals who are visually or hearing disabled. Extra large buttons allow fast easy dialing for individuals who have low vision. For individuals who are hearing disabled, this phone is hearing aid compatible and the adjustable receiver volume allows the user to increase the volume of the incoming call up to ten times the level of a standard phone. Other phone features include, three one touch emergency dial buttons, last num

The AT&T Natural Voices Text-to-Speech SDK (Software Developers Kit) is a speech synthesizer and software authoring program designed for use by software designers in creating applications accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. The program can be used to create applications that speak. It is available in multiple voices, called fonts, and multiple languages. Each kit comes with one voice font. OPTIONS: Additional voice fonts; Server SDK. COMPATIBI

The Atlas 600 is a low vision reading system designed to magnify text and photographs. This system can be used with S-video monitors and television monitors (monitor not included). The reading table has a large, non-glare platform that assists in reading oversized books and moves freely in any direction. A large lever locks the table in position if desired. Print can be magnified to more than five inches high on a 20-inch monitor and standard features include bright negative viewing mode, pseudo

The Atlas 610 is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It consists of a camera unit, which can be connected to any size S-video or NTSC television monitor (not included) to create a full color video magnification system. It has simple, easy-to-use controls, including one-touch auto-focus with manual override, and special viewing modes to accommodate individual eye conditions. Magnification ranges from 4X to 40X on a 20-inch monitor. POWER: Uses 115 volts alternating

The Atlas of Central and South Asia is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers 13 countries and the region of Kashmir. The countries include Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Each country has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and a detailed full page tactile map. The maps show cities and ph

The Atlas of East Asia is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers China, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Each country has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and a detailed full page tactile map. The maps show cities and physical features, each of which are labeled in braille. The atlas contains 106 pages and 26 maps.

The Atlas of Eastern and Central Africa is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers 14 countries: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Gabon, and Sao Tome & Principe. Each country has an introductory section in braille featuring facts and general information followed b

The Atlas of Eastern Europe is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers Poland, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Western Russia to the Ural Mountains. Each country has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and a detailed full page tactile map. The

The Atlas of North and South America is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The atlas is divided into three units in four volumes with an emphasis on geography. The maps show boundaries, mountains, rivers and bodies of waters, elevation, major cities only, climate, land use and resources, each of which has a braille label. Each unit is self-contained and can be used alone. Unit 1, Northern North America, covers Canada and the United State

The Atlas of Northern Africa is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers 13 countries: Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan and Southern Sudan, and Cape Verde. Each country has an introductory section in braille featuring facts and general information followed by a full page tactile map. The maps show cities, towns, rivers, mountains, and places of special inte

The Atlas of Southeast Asia is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and the Philippines. Each country has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and a detailed full page tactile map. The maps show cities and physical features, each of which are labeled in braille. The atlas contains 83 pages

The Atlas of Southern Africa is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers 14 countries: Angola, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Each country has an introductory section in braille featuring facts and general information followed by a full page tactile map. The maps show cities, towns, rivers, mountains, and place

The Atlas of the Middle East is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers 17 countries: Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine National Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Each country has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and a detailed full page tactile map. The maps show cities and physical features, each of whic

The Atlas of Western Africa is a set of braille and tactile maps designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume covers 14 countries, including Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Each country has an introductory section of facts and general information in braille, followed by a full page tactile map showing cities, towns, rivers and mountains.
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The Atlas of Western Europe is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This two-volume set of maps covers 21 countries and their nearby territories. Each country has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and a detailed full page tactile map. The maps show cities and physical features, each of which has a braille label. Volume 1 has 72 pages and 23 maps, covering Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark, Norway

The Atomic Bell Alarm Clock is a loud alarm clock designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing. This clock has a loud bell alarm and the analog display automatically sets to the world atomic clock. Other features include luminous hands, large numbers (0.5 inch high) that are designed to be easy to see, and a snooze button. POWER: Uses one C battery (not included). DIMENSIONS: The clock is 7 inches high, and the face is approximately 3.675 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 13 ounces.

The Atomic Digital Clock, model 513-1211, is a low vision digital clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. This self-setting atomic clock retains accurate time and updates for the changes to and from Daylight Saving Time. The time display is four inches high, and the user can display time in the 12- or 24-hour format. The user also can select from four time zones - Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. Beneath the time, this clock also displays the month, date, and day as well as

The Atomic Talking Alarm Clock is a voice output alarm clock designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. Internal receivers synchronize with signals from national atomic clock in Colorado to maintain accurate time and the unit automatically adjusts for daylight savings and leap year. At the push of a button, this clock speaks the time. It also speaks the day of week, month, and year. The round face also has large numerals for visibility.
POWER: Uses two C batteries (not included).

The Atomic Talking Watch is a voice output watch designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This watch automatically adjusts for standard and daylight savings time. It can be adjusted for Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern Time zones. The watch communicates with atomic time signals if placed face down in a window overnight; the adjustment occurs at 3 a.m. every day. At the push of a button, this clock speaks the time, date, day of week, month, and year. The watch has an easy

Tone indexer for tapes and cassettes. Places indexing tones on any tape or cassette as it is recorded. Small box with single push button and level control, plugs into recorder. Provides tone indexing with microphone or copy input. Low frequency tone does not interfere with recording at normal listening speeds. On fast forward or rewind it is heard as high pitched beep. Lectures, readings, tapes being copied can be indexed without the recorder. Indexing can be heard only on machines which operate

Aud A Level, models 1102 & 1100, are audible recording level indicators designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The devices connect to the monitor jack of recording equipment. A small speaker produces a tone if the volume level of the recording exceeds the proper level. Pitch of tone is proportional to the degree volume exceeds proper level; varying pitch level allows rapid adjustment of equipment. Time can be read to 2 second accuracy for broadcast and other precis

Audible thermometer. Stainless steel probe on end of flexible cable. Probe is placed on object being measured. Tone is balanced to zero (no sound) by turning knob and taking reading on a raised dot scale. Accuracy ranges from 0.1 degree to 1 degree with greatest accuracy on the shortest scale. Available in Centigrade or Fahrenheit scales for clinics, darkroom, labs, weather. Special ranges can be custom fabricated.

The Aud A Sphere Soccer Ball is a foam soccer ball with a continuous audible beep, and is designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The ball is 3/4 regulation size. Dark blue and orange color. Battery operated rechargeable foam soccer ball, operates approximately 3 hours between charges.

Science Products bought up the remaining supply of Fisher-Price Sesame Street child's record player and has turned them into Talking Book players. This new model is slightly larger than their older model, measuring 11 by 12 by 4 inches. It plays Library of Congress 8 1/3 rpm disks and up to 16 2/3 rpms. Runs on four C cell batteries (included) or one can use an AC adapter ($12.50 extra). Instructions for soundsheet support base are included. Big Bird motif is unobtrusive.

Audiam OS and Audiam FS are audible pedestrian signals designed for use by pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. Audiam OS is an audible signal designed to help pedestrians who are blind or who have low vision to locate the traffic signal request box. It gives off a ticking sound, which can be heard five meters from the traffic signal mast. The Audiam FS provides an acoustic signal to indicate when the green (go) signal is on, and to guide pedestrians who are blind or who have low visio

The Audible Battery Tester is designed for persons who are blind or have low vision. The device tests 9-volt, AA, AAA, C, D, and N size batteries. The user places the battery in the tester, then presses a button. As the button is pressed, a continuous beep is heard if the battery has power. The louder the beep, the more power remains in the battery. The Audible Battery Tester also has a light indicator for those who can see.

The Audible Battery Tester (Model ABT2) is a hand-held button battery tester that will test AAA, AA, C, D, N, 9 volt and button cell batteries by emitting a strong buzz when the battery is good, a weaker buzz when marginal and should not be used for recording, and no sound when discharged. The unit also has a visual meter display with a green, red, and yellow zone.

Audible Digital Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Over 27,000 titles are available, including abridged and unabridged books, radio shows, audio magazines, and daily newspapers. To protect copyrighted material, books and other items are presented in a proprietary digital format that prevents a customer from passing along duplicated digital audio files to another listener. Audio titles can be downloaded and played on a PC using Apple iT

Sponge-rubber, audible ball with which children with visual and other disabilities can play various ball games. It is lightweight, foam-rubber and equipped with an inserted 9 volt battery powered sounding device which emits a pulsating beeping signal (2900 Hz, 68 to 80 decibels). Ball is seven inches in diameter and fully equipped weighs one pound. The Sonalert sound unit is identical to one used in the Cricket sounding device (see separate entry) except that the Audie ball is activated by squee

Audio Bible for the Blind is a recorded book designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or severe physical disabilities. Bibles include the New Testament, Proverbs, and Psalms, and are available in English (King James Version or selected other versions) in cassette tape or CD/MP3 format. The MP3 format allows the user to locate books and chapters via keyboard shortcuts; it plays on a MP3-compatible CD player or on most Windows-based computers. Bibles are also available in a

Audio Bookshelf Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. All books are unabridged, and most are available on either cassette or CD. There are titles for children, teens, and adults, including "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water," by Michael Dorris; "Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition," by Joseph Bruchac; "Ashley Bryan's Beautiful Blackbird and Other Folktales," by Ashley Bryan; "The Fifth of March," by Ann Rinaldi

Audio Classics are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The subject matter is primarily based on the great ideas and events of history. Titles are available on audiocassette or CD, and include educational books in the areas of Philosophy, History & Science, Economics, Political Thought, and Religion & Ethics. Narrators include well-known personalities such as George C. Scott, Walter Cronkite, Ben Kingsley, Louis Rukeyser, Charlton Heston, and L

The Audio Graphing Calculator (AGC) is an audible graphing calculator program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or visual dyslexia. This on-screen graphing calculator is capable of displaying graphs or other sets of y-versus-x data both visually and audibly as a tone graph. The audio tone plot gives users access to plots comparable to that on standard graphing calculators. The AGC also has advanced matrix functions as well as the abilities to locate polar coordinat

Audio Internet is web site accessibility software designed for use by owners of Internet sites to make their sites accessible to seniors and individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. The software translates and organizes web site content (including text, podcasts, RSS feeds, pictures, videos, HTML, Flash and a variety of other formats) into accessible audio or visual output. It provides access to the content for use on the Internet, mobile phones or any other Interne

Audio Notes is a voice input audio notetaker program and a voice output audio notetaker program designed for use by individuals who are blind or with low vision, cognitive or communication disabilities. This application (or app) allows a person to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch as an audio recorder. The user launches the app and recording begins after start up. Audio Notes can also record in the background except for phone calls so the user can multitasks. The user can forward or rew

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an audio map for individuals who are blind or have low vision to enable them to navigate in unknown places. Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School have developed software that uses audio signals to convey a map of an area that a blind person will then walk through. The Audio-based Environment Simulator (AbES) is virtual environment software designed to improve real world navigation skills in the

AudioNote - Notepad and Voice Recorder is a word processor program and voice input and output audio notetaker program designed for people with fine motor or neurological disabilities or other conditions that may prevent them from taking notes or recording ideas on a computer, tablet or mobile phone. This application (or app) features synchronized and indexed notetaking and audio recording and has a fully functional text note function that includes the ability to copy and paste. The note function

The Auditory Breakout Box is a computer accessory designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The box consists of two functionally separate parts. The first part works as a standard "breakout box" which allows users to create individual wiring schemes for the serial RS-232C computer interface. The jacks are arranged in the same physical shape as the commonly used 25-pin plugs and sockets, so that no numbering system need be devised for users with blindness. The other part c

Audocron is a Quartz crystal chiming clock activated by touch. Chimes exact time to the minute, and automatically chimes on the hour. The clock also emits a band of light with each chime. The clock is circular with a modernistic look. DIMENSIONS: 3 5/8 high with a 5 1/8-inch diameter. The clock is available in 24 karat gold ($112.50) or silver plate ($95). WEIGHT: Shipping weight 2 pounds. POWER: 9-volt alkaline battery. WARRANTY: 1-year on parts and labor.

The Aukey Portable Video Magnifier is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The Aukey magnifier features a 3.5-inch widescreen TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen with freeze frame and anti-blur technology. The screen has three color modes – true color, black and white, and white on black. The unit magnifies images between 1.5 and 17 times their original size. The unit comes with a carrying case; detachable stand; wrist strap, and

Author's Toolkit is a writing skills program designed to encourage students to explore new writing styles and instill confidence in writing for individuals with a developmental disability. Its objective is to help student's generate ideas and assist students in reviewing and editing their work. On screen prompts guide the user through each stage of the writing process. The prompts are tailored toward the specific type of writing that is being done, whther it be journal, short story, research pap

The Autoject 2 is a syringe injection aid designed for use by individuals with vision or fine motor disabilities or use of only one hand with diabetes. Available in two models, for either fixed or non-fixed needle syringes, this device features adjustable penetration depth, a safety lock to prevent accidental firing, and a dose completion indicator. At the touch of a button, the unit automatically inserts the needle and contents of the syringe into the skin without the user having to see the nee

Automatic Braille: English text to Braille mechanism is a device to assist the visually impaired to "read" text messages, especially those text messages that are displayed at train stations. This system essentially is an English text to braille conversion with the use of a microcontroller and solenoids. It was developed by a group of students from Singapore Polytechnic, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

The Autopen syringe injection aid designed for use by individuals with vision or fine motor disabilities. Designed for use with pre-filled 3 milliliter insulin cartridges from Eli Lily. The one step dose selector allows maximum volume of 32 units in two increments, or 16 units in one unit increments. A single button release returns selector to "0", resetting syringe for next use. One- and two-unit models are available.

AVC Advantage is a voice output voting machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This electronic voting system has a full ballot display with audio voting and smart card activation. A large candidate area on the ballot display accommodates large type. A tactile voting switch and visual indicator confirm that a voting selection has been made. The voting machine is wheelchair accessible. The machine supports up to 2,000 ballot styles with 504 ballot positions. POWER

AVC Edge is a voice output voting machine designed for use by voters who are blind or have low vision. Its audio ballot capability helps voters with vision disabilities cast a secret ballot. It has a large high resolution color screen which is adjustable to serve voters of varying heights and physical abilities. The machine accommodates bilingual and multilingual ballots with up to 12 languages in up to 2,000 ballot styles, with a maximum ballot size of 500 pages with 1,000 contests/races/propos

The Baby Block Walker is a motor planning skill activity and tactile puzzle designed to encourage fine and gross motor training as well as enhance matching and sorting skills for children with physical, cognitive and sensory disabilities. The toddler walker is shaped like a small car with four wheels and has a large handle and wide base for stability. The car has a peek-a-boo door, shape sorter and brightly colored different shaped blocks. It is designed to encourage exploration and freedom of m

Baby's First Blocks is a visual stimulation and fine motor training activity designed to teach cause and effent and enhance eye hand coordination for children with visual, physical or cognitive disabilities. It is a set of twelve blocks in three different shapes which comes in a canister with a shape sorter top. Each block is brightly colored to enhance visual stimulation. It not only introduces the child to shapes, but also helps to develop finger and hand skills.

The Bagel Biter Guillotine is a bagel slicer and cutting guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or fine motor or upper extremity disabilities. This bagel slicer has a serrated, Xylan-coated, non-stick blade behind an acrylic safety shield. The bagel is sliced while held in the Bagel Biter's specially designed base. The unit is upper shelf dishwasher safe.

The Balanced Spectrum Beale Street Floor Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This lamp simulates the spectrum of natural daylight to aid visibility. The 26-watt bulb included with this lamp is brighter than a 100-watt incandescent bulb. The lamp is equipped with an adjustable, counter-balanced arm for optimal positioning. OPTIONS: Replacement bulbs. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 21.8 x 10.8 x 62.6 inches. WEIGHT: 15 pounds. COLOR: Brushed nickel with a che

The Balanced Spectrum Desk Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This desk lamp simulates the spectrum of natural daylight to aid visibility. The lamp is equipped with a flexible gooseneck for optimal positioning. The unit uses an energy-efficient 8,000 hour, compact 27-watt bulb to produce the equivalent lighting of a 150-watt standard bulb. The on/off rocker switch is located under the head of the lamp. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The base is 9.5 x 7.5 inch

The Balanced Spectrum Elegance Floor Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This lamp simulates the spectrum of natural daylight to aid visibility. The lamp is equipped with a flexible gooseneck for optimal positioning. The unit uses an energy-efficient 8,000 hour compact bulb. OPTIONS: Replacement bulbs. DIMENSIONS: 50 inches tall with a seven-foot power cord. The head is 5.5 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches. The base is 10.75 x 8 x 3 inches. WEIGHT: 10 pounds.

The Balanced Spectrum Floor Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This lamp simulates the spectrum of natural daylight to aid visibility. The lamp is equipped with a weighted base and a flexible gooseneck for optimal positioning. The unit uses an energy-efficient 8,000 hour compact 27-watt bulb to produce the equivalent lighting of a 150-watt standard bulb. OPTIONS: Replacement bulbs. DIMENSIONS: 50 inches tall with a seven-foot power cord. The bas

The Balanced Spectrum Lafayette Boulevard Floor Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This lamp simulates the spectrum of natural daylight to aid visibility. This torchiere-style lamp provides warm ambient room light, and it has a Balanced Spectrum reading light that extends on a flexible gooseneck from the pole of the torchiere lamp. The reading lamp function uses a 25-watt bulb (included) and the torchiere lamp uses a 3-way 30-watt bulb (included)

The Balanced Spectrum Market Street Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This lamp simulates the spectrum of natural daylight to aid visibility. This 55-watt lamp is brighter than two 100-watt incandescent bulbs combined; however, the brightness can be adjusted to fit the user's needs and activity using a three-way switch which provides a choice of 55 watts, 42 watts, or 27 watts. The lamp is equipped with a flexible gooseneck for optimal positioni

The Ball Party Light & Sound Ball, model 1267, is an audible ball designed for use by children with visual or neurological disabilities. Thissuper soft ball features a smiley face that lights up and giggles when the ball is in motion, providing auditory tracking and sensory stimulation. POWER: Each ball is operated by three button-cell batteries (six are included). COLOR: The ball is white with a bright blue smiley face on it.

The Balzac Balloon Ball is a large, inflatable, textured balloon designed to encourage motor skills and balance for individuals with a physical disability. Place noisy objects such as coins inside the balloon to make it an audio tracking device for individuals who are hard of hearing. The protective cover allows clients to throw and kick the balloon safely. The Balloon comes with four bladders and a handbook with dozens of ideas. OPTIONS: Also available is a set of four replacement bladders, mod

The Bandit 8x25mm Quick-Focus Monocular, model BA-825, is a pocket telescope designed for use by individuals with low vision. The user focuses this device by pressing a lever on top, and it can be held and operated with one hand. It magnifies 8 times from a minimum distance of 13 feet through infinity. At 1,000 yards, its field of view is 379 feet. It comes with a pouch case and strap. DIMENSIONS: The lens is 25 millimeters in diameter. WEIGHT: 3.2 ounces.

The Bar Magnifier with Leather case is a bar magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This optical quality glass magnifier offers 2X magnification and has a hand stitched distressed leather handle. A distressed leather case is included. DIMENSIONS(WxH)4.25 x 1.25 inches.
DIMENSIONS (WxH): The lens is 4.25 x 1.25 inches. The device is 7 inches long.

The Bar Magnifiers are designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed for reading computer printouts and other detail work, models 2605 and 2508 have a highlight line for reading over long periods. These magnifiers have plastic aspheric two-diopter lenses. Models 2605 and 2608 offer 1.5x magnification and model 2606 provides 2x magnification. OPTIONS: A leather case is available for model 2605. DIMENSIONS: model 2605 is 200 x 25 millimeters (mm), model 2606 is 250 x 35 mm, and model 2

The Basic Acoustic Cabinet is a cabinet that functions as a noise shield for a Basic-D or Basic-S Braille printer (see separate entries), and is designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. When used with a Basic printer, the Basic Acoustic Cabinet provides a Braille production module with a maximum noise level of 60 decibels (dB), allowing the printer to be used in a standard work environment. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 46 x 18.5 x 24 inches. WEIGHT: 90 pounds.

The Basic Acoustic Top is a cover that functions as a noise shield for a Basic-D or Basic-S Braille printer (see separate entries), and is designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. When used with a Basic printer, the Basic Acoustic Top can provide noise reduction of up to 10 decibels (dB).

Basic Human Anatomy is a braille textbook and tactile graphics set for anatomy designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume contains tactile drawings of cross-sections of the head and brain; nose, mouth and throat; teeth; respiratory tract; heart; digestive system; villus; urinary tract; kidney; nephron; nerve cell; eye; ear; skin; male and female reproductive systems; and a fetus in the womb. Each of these drawings has braille labels. There are 31 pages in total

Basic Map Reading Concepts: Map Study II, model 1-01120-00, is map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training program presents 30 map reading concepts in three areas: location and direction; finding corners; and diagonal, vertical, and horizontal movement. This program includes 13 sequential lesson plans in print, and three plastic relief maps with contrasting colors designed to introduce area, linear, and point symbols.

Basic Science Tactile Graphics are designed for children with low vision. Basic Science Tactile Graphics drawings depict objects, concepts, and relationships that are covered in nearly all elementary science textbooks. The drawings in Basic Science Tactile Graphics employ several types of lines and textures, as well as different heights.

The Basic Tactile Anatomy Atlas, model 1-08845-00, is a tactile graphics set for anatomy designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This two-volume set of thermoformed graphics provides a comprehensive overview of the human body. It features illustrations of major groups and systems, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. The thermoforms have braille and print labels and brief braille descriptions. An instruction manual in regu

The Basic-D, model 70100, is a double-sided Braille printer or Braille embosser designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Basic-D uses continuous tractor-feed paper and can print double-sided (interpoint) Braille pages at a rate of 340 pages per hour. The control panel is labeled in both Braille and ink, and voice confirmation is provided when keys are pressed. The Basic-D supports as many as 20 Braille alphabets, and can also print Braille graphics (tactile graphics). Th

The Basic-S is a single-sided Braille printer or Braille embosser designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Basic-S uses continuous tractor-feed paper and can print single-sided pages at a rate of 170 pages per hour. The control panel is labeled in both Braille and ink, and voice confirmation is provided when keys are pressed. The Basic-S supports as many as 20 Braille alphabets, and can also print Braille graphics (tactile graphics). This printer comes with a copy of Win

The Bausch & Lomb 5-Inch Round Magnifier, model 81-33-05, is a handheld magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. The round lens has 2x power with a 4x inset lens for detail. The ErgoTouch grip handle is rounded to fit the user's hand. DIMENSIONS: Lens diameter is 5 inches.

The Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor Magnifier is a hands-free, magnifying visor designed for individuals with low vision. It has three interchangeable lenses with three different magnification levels: 1.8x, 2.2x, and 2.6x. The lightweight, clear lenses provide for a wide viewing area and enable the user to conduct detailed work on crafts or hobbies while keeping their hands free. Made to be worn on the head, the Magna Visor has a molded frame that is padded with a removable, washable material. Mor

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype educational game/toy to assist in sighted, visually-impaired, and blind individuals to learn Braille characters. The prototype, be-B: Braille Education Ball was created for and entered in Game Changers Competition for global game design held by DESIGN 21. The be-B: Braille Education Ball is a method for both blind and sighted users to learn the Braille system using a challenging and educational game. The be-B consists of a ball and 26 magne

The Beam N Read Extra Bold, Large Print Keyboard Stickers, model KBV 109, are keytop overlays designed for use by individuals with low vision. They feature large, extra bold san serif fonts. The stickers have four specially selected high- contrast color combinations, each on a separate sheet. With 109 stickers on each sheet, the set includes stickers for both personal computers (PC) and Macintosh and work with desktop, notebook, laptop, and netbook keyboards. They can also be used to extend the

Beam N Read High Visibility Playing Cards with Extra Bold Print for Low Vision, Bridge Size, model HVPCv2-25JB, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature extra-BOLD, sans serif numbers and letters instead of large print and red numbers and symbols are outlined to increase contrast and visibility. Symbols are arranged on the card to provide additional visual clues to the card. Each twin pack set includes one 52- card red deck and one 52-car

Beam N Read High Visibility Playing Cards with Extra Bold Print for Low Vision, Poker Size, model HVPC 54B, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature extra-BOLD, sans serif numbers and letters instead of large print and red numbers and symbols are outlined to increase contrast and visibility. Symbols are arranged on the card to provide additional visual clues to the card. Each twin pack set includes one 52- card red deck and one 52-card bl

The Beam N Read LED 3 Hands Free Light, model BNR LED 3, is a hands-free battery operated light designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or low vision. This light is worn around the neck and provides the user with steady lighting for reading, crafts, and other personal tasks. The device also provides personal space lighting for walking or wheeling in the dark. The light can be turned on and off by flipping the reflector hood up and down. Features include adjustable nec

The Beam N Read LED 6 Hands Free Night Vision Light, model BNR LED 6 w4F, is a battery-operated lamp designed for use by individuals with low vision, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. This versatile light is worn around the neck with the included adjustable neck strap to provide steady, hands-free lighting for night work and activities. The light also provides personal space lighting for walking or wheeling a wheelchair in the dark and during power outages. The light is turned on and of

The Beam N Read LED 6 Deluxe Hands Free Light, model BNR LED 6-3, is a battery-operated lamp designed for use by individuals with low vision, mobility, or upper extremity disabilities. This versatile light is worn around the neck with the included adjustable neck strap to provide steady, hands-free lighting for reading, crafts, and other personal tasks. The light also provides personal space lighting for walking or wheeling a wheelchair in the dark and during power outages. The light is turned o

CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a screen magnifier to make a computer monitor more easily viewable from the bedside for a person with quadriplegia. A permanent mount was created and added on to an existing computer stand and bedside table, enabling the individual to move the magnifier in and out to get the correct degree of magnification or flip it out of the way when closer to the screen while in a wheelchair. TITLE: Bedside Facilities. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Volume 28, Number 2, Jul

Beecher Mirage Binoculars are binocular magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. These head-mounted telescopic glasses come in powers of 4X, 5.5X, 7X, or 8X. The 4X glasses have a 15-degree field of view with a viewing distance (focal range) of five feet to infinity; the 5.5X glasses have a 12- degree field of view with a viewing distance of six feet to infinity; the 7X glasses have a nine-degree field of view with a viewing distance of eight feet to infinity; and the 8X glass

Beep 'n Tell is a voice output medication reminder designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The device may also be useful for others who need to be reminded to take medications. Beep 'n Tell has two reminder functions, an alarm, and a voice recorder-player. The alarm is set once by setting the time between alarms, up to 24 times a day. After the medication is taken, replacing the cap resets the alarm. The voice recorder can record the voice of a doctor or family member. Beep

The Beep Baseball is an audible baseball designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This audible ball is made of kapoc and emits a beeping sound. POWER: Uses rechargeable battery. An optional charger and charge pin are available. DIMENSIONS: 16 inches in circumference.

Beep Baseball Bases are audible baseball bases designed for use by beep baseball players who are blind or have low vision. These audible bases are vinyl-covered pylons with sound devices that emit a buzzing sound. The loudness of the buzzing sound is adjustable. Bases come in a regulation set for beep baseball. POWER: Uses rechargeable batteries. DIMENSIONS: The bases are 48 inches high and 8 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 5 pounds.

The Beeping Foam Balls are audible balls designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision and in therapeutic equestrian activities. This balls is equipped with an on/off switch. POWER: Use one 9-volt battery (included). DIMENSIONS: 7 inches in diameter.

The Beeping Baseball is a regulation softball with a battery charged beeper inside, designed for individuals who are blind or visually-impaired. This softball beeps and continues to beep while the pin is pulled out. It allows players to keep track of where the ball is.
DIMENSIONS: 16 inch circumference.
WEIGHT: 19 ounces with batteries.

The Beginner's Abacus, model 1-03180-00, is an abacus designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This abacus is a counting frame that helps reinforce beginning mathematical concepts such as one-to-one correspondence, counting, place value, addition, and subtraction. It also introduces basic abacus terms such as "set" and "clear." It consists of a rectangular frame with felt backing and two rods, with nine large beads sliding on each rod. This abacus comes with a print manual.

Beginning Braille for Adults, by Mabel Nading and Ramona Waldhof, is a braille reading tutorial program designed to teach braille to adults and high school students who are blind or have low vision. The textbook covers the braille alphabet, numbers, punctuation, and Grade 2 abbreviations and contractions. It is written entirely in Braille, with an accompanying instructional cassette, and can be used for self-instruction or in Braille classes.

Beginning with Braille, by Anna Swenson, is a braille instruction manual designed for use by teachers of students who are blind or have low vision. This is the braille edition of Beginning with Braille: Firsthand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to Literacy, published by AFB Press (see separate entry). This book contains real-life case studies of beginning reading and writing instruction, with practical teacher-friendly strategies for getting students started toward braille literacy.

Beginning with Braille: Firsthand Experiences with a Balanced Approach to Literacy, by Anna M. Swenson, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The text provides activities for promoting literacy at the early stages of braille instruction. It includes creative and practical strategies for designing and delivering braille instruction and offers suggestions for reading aloud to young children, selecting and making early tactile bo

The Bell Feature Phone with Big Button Plus is a hearing-aid compatible large button telephone designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. Standard features include a visual ring indicator; thirteen-number memory, with three emergency one-touch numbers; last number redial; speakerphone, ringer, and handset volume adjustability; a raised keypad with braille markings; an LED speakerphone indicator; abd power failure protection. This phone can be used on a desktop or wall mounted.

The Berlin Button is a pedestrian signal control switch designed for use by individuals who are blind, deaf blind, or who have low vision or mobility disabilities. The button can be fitted to all traffic lights, including retrofits. The button has a large surface and is touch sensitive. Available features include extension of the green phase for pedestrians with mobility disabilities; audible signals for visually impaired pedestrians; tactile signaling through a vibration module for pedestrians

The Berol Colourmarker is a bold line marker designed for use by individuals with low vision. Markers are available with a round tip that produces a 2-millimeter wide line, or with a wedge tip that produces either a 2-millimeter or a 5-millimeter wide line. The tip can be reversed to give the marker a longer life. Markers can be used for lettering, diagrams, broad coloring, and drawing. The ink is washable, and the marker will work for at least 14 days if the cap is removed. COLORS: Black, blue,

The Berol Dry Wipe Marker is a low vision pen designed for use by individuals with low vision. This chunky dry wipe marker can be used on most dry wipe boards, and are available in round or chisel tip styles. The line width is 2 millimeters for round tip markers and 2 or 5 millimeters for chisel tip markers. COLORS: Black, blue, green, red, yellow, orange, brown, or purple.

The Berol Dry Wipe Pen - Broad Tip is a bold line pen designed for use by individuals with low vision. This dry wipe pen has a broad tip for bolder writing. It can be used on most non-absorbent dedicated white boards and is particularly useful for smaller boards. DIMENSIONS: Line width is 1.7 millimeters. COLORS: Black ink.

The BibleCourier is a digital talking book player pre-loaded with a digital Bible, designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a streamlined version of the manufacturer's BookCourier digital talking book player (see separate record), containing only those features that enable the user to navigate the text of the Bible. It is available with a variety of translations, including King James, American Standard, New International, and others. The text is read by a built-

The Biconvex Inexpensive Hand Held Magnifiers, model series 2612, is a collection of various handheld magnifiers designed to be completely transparent for maximum light and shadow free viewing for individuals with low vision. The lens is a Biconvex PXM lightweight lens with a Duplex coating mounted in transparent PXM plastic to prevent shadowing effects. All the magnifiers feature a 5x plano-convex bifocal lens in the handle for fine details. The ergonomically designed handle is made of clear pl

The Biconvex Large Field Series, model series 2642, is a collection of various handheld magnifiers designed to be lightweight and portable for individuals with low vision. The lens is a large field Biconvex PXM lightweight lens with a Duplex coating mounted in transparent PXM plastic to prevent shadowing effects. All the magnifiers feature a 5x plano-convex bifocallens in the handle for fine details. The ergonomically designed handle is made of black plastic with a slot for attaching a carrying

The Biconvex Master Series, model series 2320, is a collection of handheld magnifiers with a biconvex lens for individuals who have low vision. The magnifier is made with a Biconvex PXM lightweight lens with Duplex coating. The biconvex lens is the most commonly used in large field, low power magnifiers and is distinguished by its two spherical surfaces. Both radii add together thus forming the refractive power. The lenses are mounted in lightweight metal which is highly polished finished in eit

Bicycle Jumbo Index Playing Cards are low vision playing cards. The Rider Back playing cards in this deck have the same images and color scheme as the cards in a standard deck of cards, but the numbers and symbols are extra large.

Bicycle Low-Vision Playing Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards have large print, extra bold numbers, letters, and suit symbols. The cards are double thick and plastic coated for ease in play and durability. A color-coded system aids the user in recognizing all four suits. Instructions are included. DIMENSIONS: Numbers are 1.5 inches tall. COLOR: White background with black print and four color designs. Available with red or blue backs.

Bicycle Pinochle Jumbo Index Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. The cards in this deck are standard poker size with large numbers and letters . DIMENSIONS: Cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches; numbers and letters are 0.5 inch high. COLOR: White background with black or dark red print depending on suit.

The Bierley Dome Magnifier is a light-gathering dome magnifier designed for individuals who have low vision. The dome shaping naturally guides light onto the page, subsequently illuminating the text without the need for LEDs or batteries. When the Bierley Dome Magnifier is placed directly onto a page, it provides a steady, focused image with magnification up to 4x. The Bierley Dome Magnifier has a non-scratch base in oak or walnut, and comes in a silk lined gift box.

The Bifocal Triple 4 Inch Round Magnifier is a bifocal magnifier and magnification lens with light, stand and neck strap designed for use by individuals with low vision. This hands-free magnifier has bright lighting and can be worn over the neck. It has a round lens with 1.5 times optical magnification that incorporates an insert with 3 times magnification at the bottom of the lens bifocal insert. It is designed for activities such as reading, knitting or other activities where both hands are ne

The Big and Bold Timer is a multi-use low vision timer fo use by people with visual disabilities. This 60-minute timer features a setting knob on the face, numerical designation in five-minute intervals, and line minute markings in between. Wall-mounting tabs are included. DIMENSIONS: The timer is 8 inches in diameter and its numbers are 1.38 inches high. COLOR: White with black numbers.

The Big Bright Keyboard is a large print keyboard designed for use by individuals with with low vision. Designed to help improve readability and reduce eye strain, this keyboard has easy-to-read keys and enlarged, high contrast black-on-green print. It has the standard QWERTY key layout. Other features include flip-up legs for a comfortable typing angle. It connects to a computer via a USB port. COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with IBM PC and Apple Macintosh computers. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1.15 x 17.7

The Big Button Caller ID is a large button telephone designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The phone features large buttons with raised numbers and Braille markings. It also includes a digital, LCD caller ID screen that allows sighted users to see information about callers before answering the telephone.

The Big Button Phone is a large button telephone designed for use by individuals with low vision. This telephone has a large-button keypad with a redial button and four priority buttons that can be programmed for one-touch dialing of emergency numbers. The ringer can be set on high or low or turned off. COLOR: Almond.

Big button phone with "mod-look" high-tech design with large easy-to-read numbers. Large white numbers on black keyboard for maximum visibility and stylish appearance. Can be wall-mounted or used on table top or desk. Requires no special installation to replace either new push button or old model rotary phone. Has last number redial, memory of three phone numbers. Hearing aid compatible. 90 day warranty.

The Big Button, Loud Volume, CID Cordless Phone, model CL-30, is a large button, voice output amplified telephone designed for use by individuals with low vision or who are hard of hearing. This cordless telephone talking caller identification in English or French that announces the caller's telephone number when a call is received. The dialing buttons are large with and back-lit, and provide audible feedback when pressed to verify that the user is dialing the correct number. Incoming sound is a

The Big Display Scale is a scale with large numbers designed for use by individuals with low vision. This scale features a large brightly lit LED display, toe-touch start, automatic shut-off and automatic zeroing. The scale has a steel housing and a padded vinyl top. DIMENSIONS: The numerals are 1.8 inches tall. CAPACITY: Accurate up to 300 pounds. COLOR: The display is red.

The Big Eye Combination Lamp, model 1418, is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This lamp combines a high intensity light on a flexible gooseneck arm with a distortion-free lens with 2X magnification on a separate gooseneck arm. The light and the lens can be used together or separately. The unit includes two 40 watt bulbs (one low intensity and one high intensity). OPTIONS: An optional lens booster attachment is available for increased visual a

The Big Eye Desk Lamp, model 010, is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. A 5-inch magnifying lens with 2X magnification is attached to the lamp to provide a large, distortion-free viewing area directly under the lamp. The lamp is mounted on a telescoping base, and it has a flexible gooseneck for optimal positioning and hands free operation. The lamp uses a 40-watt high intensity bulb (2 bulbs are included). OPTIONS: An optional lens booster atta

The Big Eye Floor Lamp, model 518, is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. A 5-inch magnifying lens with 2X magnification is attached to the lamp to provide a large, distortion-free viewing area directly under the lamp. The lamp is mounted on a telescoping base, and it has a flexible gooseneck for optimal positioning and hands free operation. The lamp uses a 40-watt high intensity bulb (included). OPTIONS: An optional lens booster attachment is a

The Big Eye Two Arm Floor Lamp, model 3518, is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This lamp combines a high intensity light on a flexible gooseneck arm with a distortion-free lens with 2X magnification on a separate gooseneck arm. Mounted on a telescoping height-adjustable base, the lamp uses a 40-watt high intensity bulb (included). OPTIONS: An optional lens booster attachment is available for increased visual acuity up to 5X magnification. Hi

The Big Number Talking Calculator is a voice output large print calculator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The calculator's visual display shows eight characters 0.5 inches high. Its speech output is in a female voice with a three-level volume control. The calculator performs math functions, including percentage and power calculations, with memory and a repeat button. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.75 x 7 x 5 inches. COLOR:

The Big Number Talking Calculator is a voice output calculator designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. A female voice announces the results for basic functions and percentages. The calculator has a large number eight-digit readout. Features include memory function, repeat audio, and adjustable volume with on/off. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). COLOR: Black with white numbers. Separate on and off buttons are green with white marking.

The Big Print Address Book is a large print address book designed for use by individuals with low vision. Wide-ruled lines provide space for writing names and addresses using large letters and numbers, with room for over 500 listings in large print format. The address book has flexible plastic coil binding and durable covers with inside front and back pockets. A bold 20/20 pen (see separate entry) is included. DIMENSIONS: 8 x 9.5 inches closed.

The Big Print Check Register is a bold line check register designed for use by individuals with low vision. The register is spiral bound with a slim format for use and portability. It has bold column headings and extra-large entry boxes, with 350 entry spaces, enough for approximately one full year of transactions. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 9 inches when closed.

The Big Print Date Calendar is a low vision calendar designed for use by individuals with low vision. This monthly calendar has large dates in a font size of 45 point. It also includes appointment/notes pages with lines that are 0.5 inch apart. Pages come housed in a spiral binder that allows the pages to lay flat. The front and back covers have inside pockets to hold notes. The calendar is updated and reissued annually. DIMENSIONS: Opens to an overall size of 11 x 17 inches.

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Calculator designed with large control keys and display for use by persons with severely involved hands or limited vision. Calculator is modified using a MM5737 calculator chip with additional space made between keys of the keyboard. Calculator display is enlarged to an inch high using a IEE1720 seven segment display. COMMENTS: For further information contact: The Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, P.O. Box 8217, Wic

Big:Calc is a voice output, large print calculator designed for use by persons with low vision or cognitive or physical disabilities. It features large number keys, high-quality speech and built-in scanning. Triggered by either a mouse click or a switch, the unit can be used by itself or can help to assist the user with a database or spreadsheet program. It is also designed to allow the user to change the number and function key sizes and background settings in order to accommodate various users

BigNames is a large print contacts database program designed for use by individuals who have low vision. This program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to display contacts in large print for people who have difficulty seeing. BigNames uses the device’s existing contact list, including the nicknames the user has defined each contact. It skips loading contacts that do not have phone numbers and displays postal addresses. The program also allows the user to add a star to frequently diale

BigReader is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision in libraries and other public locations. It features a flat screen monitor with a handheld camera unit. The monitor can be placed on a desk or other flat surface using a desk stand, or it can be wall mounted using the industry standard VESA mounting points. The camera unit can be connected to the monitor via a security bracket, so that neither the camera or the power supply can be removed without the correct tool. Whe

Bilingual Braille Signs are tactile facility signs with engraved English and Spanish printed messages along with Grade 2 Braille translations of each language. These acrylic signs are available with the following messages: Women/Mujeres, Men/Hombres, Restroom/Baños, Lunch Room/Merendero, Stairway/Escaleras, No Smoking/No Fumar, Exit/Salida, and Elevator/Elevadore. All lettering is in capital letters. MOUNTING: Foam tape supplied with each sign for indoor mounting. DIMENSIONS: 8 x 4 inches. COLOR

CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to call bingo games. The numbers on the existing bingo number disks were too small to be read by an individual with low vision. A set of disks were cut from thick plywood using a jigsaw. The disk were painted and large numbers were placed on the disks using Letraset. A bar was placed at the bottom of numbers that could be confused with other numbers that look the same from the top and the bottom. The disks were then sealed wit

The Clip-on Systems, series 1642, are magnifying lenses for eyeglasses designed to provide spectacle wearers with hands free magnification for individuals with low vision. The clip is made of high grade plastic and has four rubber tips for the legs to protect the eyeglass lens and is designed to fit most eyeglass fromes. The lenses are available as monocular or binocular and are interchangeable. Magnification ranges from 2x to 7x. The lens is set two to three inches from the eye, allowing for a

The Binocular Galilean System for Distance, model 1634, is a binocular magnifier for watching TV or a sporting event for individuals with low vision. They are small lightweight optical systems comprised of a positive objective lens and a negative ocular lens. The system is designed to provide a perfect fit with adjustable bars for the pupillary distance, cold bend tempels, and an adjustable bridge. The lens is Achromatic and has a magnification of 3x. They are mounted in a frame of black plastic

The Binocular Galilean System for Near, model 1636, is a binocular magnifier for near-sighted tasks that require free hands such as reading or detailed inspection work for individuals with low vision. They are small lightweight optical systems comprised of a positive objective lens and a negative ocular lens. The system is designed to provide a perfect fit with adjustable bars for the pupillary distance, cold bend tempels, and an adjustable bridge. The lens is Achromatic and has a magnification

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of normal-looking pair of glasses to enhance vision for individuals with certain types of low vision using similar technology developed for mobile phones and gaming. Exhibited at the Summer Science Exhibition in Oxford, England, the Bionic Glasses enhance vision for individuals who are blind or have little to no vision left. The glasses are appropriate for common types of visual impairment such as age-related macular degeneration and diabet

The Big Black Button Phone, model 16H141BK, is a large button telephone designed for use by individuals with low vision, arthritis, or fine motor disabilities. It features a speakerphone for hands free use, volume control, and a redial and hold button. A bright LED light flashes to visually signal an incoming call and music plays for callers on hold. This phone also stores up to 13 most-called numbers for automatic dialing.

The Black Leather Organizer Wallet is a money organizer designed for use by for individuals who are blind or who have low vision or who have have cognitive disabilities. The wallet features three coin compartments, three paper money compartments, 10 credit card slots, a zippered pocket, an ID window, and a checkbook pocket. It has Velcro closures. COLOR: Black.

Blackstone Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Over 2,000 titles are available. Books are unabridged and include both fiction and non-fiction titles. Categories include biography, classics, current affairs, general fiction, history, philosophy, religion, science fiction and fantasy, sports, travel, and Westerns. OPTIONS: Cassette, CD, or MP3-CD format.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype text-to-Braille converter for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Blind Reader is a device that looks like a smartphone but functions like a text-to-Braille converter. The user skims the device over a paper publication, and the device uses optical character recognition to "read" the text. The back of the Blind Reader is refreshable Braille display. The device translates the text to Braille which appears on the back of the Brai

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a "smart" white cane that integrates a mobile phone, wireless technologies, and Bluetooth technology to improve the social lives of individuals who have low vision or are blind. BlindSpot appears to be an ordinary white cane but incorporates the features of a GPS-enabled smartphone with a tactile and audio interface to let a user walk more confidently while navigating social settings a little more easily than usual. BlindSpot offers a fr

BlindShell is an application developed for visually impaired individuals. It is controlled by simple touch gesture. There is also a text-to-speech feature with vibration and sound responses. Blindshell contains the following applications: Call, Messages, Contacts, Alarm, Notes, Voice Recorder, Book Reader, Color Recognition, Settings, Information about State, Favorites and Missed Events. There is also an easy-to-use keyboard for writing numbers and texts. To purchase BlindShell see Google Play.

The VisionBoard Keyboard with white keys is a Bluetooth keyboard designed for use by individuals who have low vision. Over-sized keys measuring 3/4" x 3/4" on top, provide ample spacing between the keys and easy viewing for the eyes. They feature large print letters and numbers and a high contrast lettering to help reduce eye-strain and ease typing. This keyboard is available with black text on white keys for high contrast. SIZE: key size 3/4 inches by 3/4 inches. COLOR: Black text on white keys

Bluetooth Large-Key Keyboard is a cordless keyboard. It features easy-to-see black and white keys with large black lettering. Keys are large one-inch squares. For individuals with dexterity issues or low vision.

The BM-65P Bar Magnifier is designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has a 2x magnification lens. The BM-65P also can serve as a ruler as it includes inch and metric scales on opposite sides of the magnifier. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 8 x 1 inches. WARRANTY: Limited lifetime warranty.

-DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY ----- PURPOSE: To aid children and adults with blindness and low vision in learning to use a long white cane safely and correctly. One of the most important things to learn is to keep the cane in front of the body, a difficult skill to master because the natural tendency is for the dominant arm to drop to the side of the body, causing an awkward swing with reduced protection from obstacles. The article describes a soft pillow that is carried by prssing it between the body

Bold Line Letter-Writing Paper is bold line writing paper designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has bold black lines printed on white paper without margins, and comes in pads of 500 sheets. Paper is unpunched. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 8.5 with 7/16 inch line spacing (model 1-04811-00) or 9/16 inch line spacing (model 1-04821-00).

Bold Line Notebook Paper, models 1-04791-00, 1-04801-00, 1-048510-00, and 1-04861-00, is bold line paper designed for use by individuals with low vision. The sheets have bold black lines printed on white paper with left margines. Paper is sold in 500 sheet packages and comes in unpunched pads or loose sheets punched for a three ring binder, with a line spacing of 7/16 inch or 9/16 inch. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Boldline Spiral Notebook, model 1-04825-00, is a bold line notebook designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral notebook has 100 sheets of bold line paper. DIMENSIONS: Paper is 8.5 x 11 inches with 9/16 inch line spaces. COLORS: Cover color is a "surprise" color; if more than one notebook is ordered, the cover color will be the same for all notebooks in the order.

Bolinda Audio Books and Bolinda Large Print Books are recorded or large print books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Audio books are available on audiocassette or CD. Large print books are printed in 16-point type. Books include both abridged and unabridged titles in genres such as mystery, action/suspense, general fiction, general non-fiction, biography/autobiography, classics, travel, and children's/young adult.

Book Port DT is a desktop-style Digital Talking Book player and recorder designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The design includes a large, clear-sounding speaker and easy-to-use controls. Book Port DT is ideal for reading Digital Talking Books. Users can also record or edit their own material in Digital Talking Book format. In addition, users can listen to internet radio or podcasts for education or entertainment. Book Port DT offers:
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The Book Port Plus is a digital talking book player and MP3 player designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This small device incorporates an audio book player, an accessible MP3 player, a clockand a voice recorder and player in one unit. The Book Port Plus contains a Wi-Fi chip, USB port, SD card port (up to 32 gigabytes [GB]), stereo microphone and headphone jacks, and a built-in speaker and microphone. One SD card is included. The USB can be used to connect to a computer

Book Wizard Reader is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This progam allows the user to read digital talking books using a PC sound card and speakers. It supports all the media types covered by the DAISY (Digital Audio Information System) Consortium's Digital Talking Book 3.0 specifications, including audio only, text only, and synchronized text and audio. The program can be used to create digital talking books in DAISY 3.0 for

BookCourier is a voice output electronic book (e-book) reader designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or other disabilities that make reading difficult. The e-book reader can be used for listening to electronic text, voice files, and digital music. Files can be downloaded from a personal computer (PC) or the Internet using the supplied transfer software. The device includes a built-in MP3 player; a built-in voice recorder; fast forward and fast reverse controls; bookmark

BookCrafter Accessible Book Publishing Suite is an optical character recognition device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device scans printed books and other documents and converts them to accessible digital books (aBooks) that are compatible with screen reader, voice output, and braille output programs (not included) and Digital Talking Book and DAISY formats. Existing PDF files and other file formats may also be converted into aBooks. Teachers' lesson plan

BookDrive is an optical character recognition scanner designed for use by inidividuals who are blind or have low vision. Once the user enters the number of pages to be scanned, this scanner automatically turns the pages of a book as it is scanned. It digitizes bound content in a variety of formats, at a speed of less than 10 seconds per page, or 500 pages per hour. Other automatic scanning functions include rotation, edge detection, image cropping, and adjustment for brightness and contrast. POW

Books from the Braille Institute Press are braille books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. A wide range of titles are available for both children and adults, including titles for preschool children through young adult readers, textbooks for kindergarten through grade 12, books for college preparation, beginner braille books for adults, and recreational reading for adults. Over 1,100 children's titles are available, including both popular and classic fiction, biogr

Books in Motion Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. All books are unabridged, and titles include mysteries, romance, historical fiction, westerns, Americana, classics, science fiction, war, and Christian fiction. Books are recorded on BASF cassette tapes and come in vinyl book packs with nylon webbing in the spine.

Books on CD-ROM are digital book libraries designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each CD-ROM library contains hundreds of titles in unencrypted electronic text format. Most titles date from before 1920 and are out of copyright. The books are readable with a wide variety of voice output and large print devices and software, so readers can control type size, font, and other characteristics of presentation to suit their needs and tastes. The plain text books on these CD-

Books on Tape and Books on CD are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Thousands of unabridged titles are available in such categories as Adventure, Travel and Sea; Biography; Classics; Fiction; History and War; Humor; Mystery; Non-Fiction; Personal Achievement; Science Fiction; and Young Readers. OPTIONS: Cassette tape, CD, or MP3-CD format. Cassette and CD titles are available for rental as well as purchase. WARRANTY: 90 days for Collector's Edition

The BookSense, model T50, is a digital talking book player, voice output electronic book reader, and digital recorder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It can play audio books and reads digital text in a wide range of formats. Media file types supported include DAISY, NLS, Learning Ally, BookShare, Audible.com, NISO, MP3, MP4, WMV, FLAC, ASF, OGG, WAV, WAX, M4A, WMA and Apple iTunes. The BookSense also supports the following document types: TXT, HTML, XML, RTF, DO

The BookSense XT, model T50XT, is a digital talking book player, voice output electronic book reader, and digital recorder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has more storage than BookSense (see separate entry), and it includes several additional features such as an FM radio with up to 6 channel presets and Bluetooth. It can play a wide range of audio formats and read a wide range of text formats. Support media file types include DAISY, NLS, RFB&D, Bo

The AbleNet Bookworm Literacy Tool is a voice output reading machine designed for use by children with cognitive, severe physical, or vision disabilities. To use the unit, which works with most books and worksheets, the reading material is clipped to the BookWorm unit and the book is adapted with the included stickers and page detectors. Each page is recorded on the included memory module. Reading is activated by pressing the activation area or using the attached single switch (switch not includ

The Bookworm is a portable braille reader designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The size of a portable cassette player, this device enables all kinds of electronic text (e.g., from the Internet, diskette, e-mail, CD-Rom, etc.) to be stored and read on eight concave, built-in Braille elements. The unit stores four megabytes of information (the equivalent of approximately 4,000 print pages or approximately 50 Braille binders) and operates with four buttons (forward, bac

The Boom'R Beeper is an audible foam ball designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The ball has a hardened, slip-in / slip-out sound module that produces loud electronic sounds to enable it to be located by players with low vision. The ball is tough and can be thrown, bounced, or kicked. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery (included). DIMENSIONS: 6.25 or 8.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: Yellow.

A Box Grader & Ripper is designed for use by individuals with mobility impairment, balance/core stability, blindness/low vision, multiple sclerosis (MS), paraplegia, vertigo, degenerative joint disease. It can be used to create smooth solid pathways for workers using wheelchairs and to prevent tripping for people walking. This machine can be used to fill in potholes and dig out rough spots in the path without lifting a shovel, rake or packer.

The Girls Restroom ADA Sign and Boys Restroom ADA Sign are braille signs designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Each sign is made of high impact styrene with a non-glare surface, and can be used outdoors or indoors. Each sign features a pictogram of a boy or a girl with the word "BOYS" or "GIRLS" in sans serif lettering and Braille. Each sign comes with double-faced adhesive tape on back for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. Signs are 1/8 inch thick with 0.

This Bracelet Assistant is designed for those individuals who have a debilitating condition that affects their fine motor skills and/or use of their hands. Also would benefit individuals with poor dexterity, perhaps those who have arthritis. Portable and small. Users have aided support while putting bracelets or necklaces on with this tool as it acts as an extra hand, holding one end of the bracelet or necklace.

Braillable are clear plastic, adhesive-backed sheets designed for braille labeling sheets designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sheets are placed in a Brailler or stylus to create raised, color contrasted labels. The braille can then be cut out with scissors, the backing peeled off, and stuck on most objects. There are 12 sheets per package. DIMENSIONS: Sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches.

Braillable Labels and Sheets are braille labeling sheets designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These clear, blank self-adhesive labels can be brailled and used to label items around the home, school, and office. The labels come in a variety of packages and sizes. Pre-cut, peel-off labels that accommodate braille lines 15 cells wide come in two sizes, Large and Small. Two lines fit on the small labels and four lines fit on the large labels. The Small Label Pack (model

Braille Books from the Braille Superstore are braille books designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Over 500 books for children are available, including books by Dr. Seuss, Margaret Wise Brown, Eric Carle, and Robert Munsch; books about Madeline, Curious George, the Berenstain Bears, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Franklin the Turtle, Mr. Gumpy, and the tiny town of Chewandswallow; Mother Goose nursery rhymes; and classic fairy tales. Books for older children include

Braille 'N Speak is an electronic braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The unit features a six-key Perkins-style braille keyboard and the capability to provide output in print, synthesized speech, or braille. This portable stand-alone data manager offers a simple command structure; word processing capabilities and spell check; a fully-adjustable speech synthesizer which enables the user to control the rate of speech, tone, pitch, and more; a Grade 2

Braille & Tactile Overlays for Intellikeys, model H-38, are braille keytop overlays designed to enable children who are blind to access Intellikeys (not included; see entry). The set includes two sets of the six standard Intellikeys overlays in tactile format, with one set in Grade One Braille and one set in raised large print. Each overlay is bar coded for communication with Intellikeys, so no additional sending software is required.

Braille - Large Print Combination Labels are braille and large print keytop overlays designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These labels are placed on the keys of an existing keyboard to convert it to a braille and large print keyboard. Letters are U. S. standard English. COLOR: Three color schemes are available: white letters on a black background, black letters on a white background, and black letters on a bright yellow background.

The Braille/Print Protractor, model 1-04115-00, is a braille and large print protractor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 180- degree half circle protractor has bold large type numbers and braille dots to mark the degrees. Two braille dots mark ten-degree increments, while a single braille dot marks the five-degree increments. This protractor features a "wand," a long, flat piece which is pointed at one end and anchored on a pivot at the center of the protra

The Braille/Tactile Jumbo Die is tactile dice designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Sold individually, the over-sized die has black tactile dots. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 1.25 x 1.25 x 1.25 inches. COLOR: White cube with black dots.

The Braille Alphabet and Number Card, model 1-04020-00, is a braille alphabet and number card designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This card can be used to increase the awareness of braille among print readers. It presents the alphabet, numbers, and selected punctuation signs in braille and in regular type. A simple sentence in Grade 1 braille is included to allow for translation practice.

Braille Alphabet Blocks are a set of 27 embossed wooden blocks designed to teach the Braille alphabet, numbers, and math symbols to children who are blind or have low vision. Between them, the 27 blocks present four complete alphabets, along with Braille numbers, Braille math symbols, and animal pictures.

Braille Alphabet Cards are designed for use with individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each card shows the alphabet and numbers in standard print and Braille. The cards come in a package of 100.

Braille and Low Vision Monopoly is a tactile board game designed with large print and braille for player who are blind or have low vision. Cards are extra large in sized with braille and large print. The game board has an overlay molded on to it so players can identify all the spaces and the location of the properties. The perimeter of each game space is labeled in braille and in print. Includes braille dice, braille cards, braille boards and complete braille instructions.

The Braille Basics Series for Teens and Adults is a braille training program designed for use by adults and students age fourteen and over who are blind or have low vision. Sold as a set or individually, the series consists of two courseware packages designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). The two packages are Braille Basics 1 For Teens and Adults: Introduction to Braille, and Braille Basics 2 for Teens and Adults: Learning the Braille Alphabet. Bot

The Braille Bicycle Playing cards are Braille and Large Print playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a poker deck with Braille lettering and large numbers and pips, printed on professional quality Bicycle stock. DIMENSIONS: 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Numerals and symbols are 1.25 inches high. COLOR: Available with red or blue backs.

The Braille Bingo Card is a tactile game card designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to participate in bingo games. The card features print numbers, raised numbers, and Braille markings. A plastic case and markers are included. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 9.25 x 7.75 inches.

The Braille Bingo Card, model PLU-276, is a braille and large print game card designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The card consists of a plastic tray with printed numbers and a braille overlay with raised letters and numbers. The card comes with markers. COLOR: Tray is white with black numbers and the markers are yellow. DIMENSIONS: Numbers are 0.75 inches tall.

The Braille BookMaker is a portable desk-top Braille printer that produces Braille characters on both sides of the page for individuals who are blind. Commands are issued from a calculator-style keypad, and confirmed by tones so that the operator can change settings without having to print out prompts and responses in Braille. A brief comma sequence places the unit in single-sided mode, where it can become a terminal using the optional external keyboard, or generate samples for easier proofreadi

Braille Books from the Clovernook Store are braille books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Titles include A Different Kind of Hero, by Leslie Lehr Spirson; Bunnicula Strikes Again, by James Howe; City of Light, by Lauren Belfer; Elbow Room, by James Alan McPherson; In Dubious Battle, by John Steinbeck; Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, by Ann B. Ross; Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man, by Susan Faludi; Stress and Natural Healing; The Sacrifice, by Diane Matchec

Braille Books from the Louis Braille Center are braille books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Titles include biographies of Louis Braille, resources for learning braille, the writings of Helen Keller, books of wisdom and inspiration, poetry, books of quotations, and books for children and teens. Books for children and teens include fables, fairy tales, and legends; Christmas books; poetry, riddles, and jokes; fiction by A.A. Milne, Beatrix Potter, Laura Numeroff

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an educational device to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision to transition into Braille literacy. The Braille Buddy is a 2-phase educational device aimed to assist individuals who are blind or low vision with the most difficult stages of learning Braille (e.g., reading and writing). The Braille Buddy folds down into an easy-to-hold device that expands to and includes the Braille cell and the Braille keyboard. In Stage 1,

The Braille Bug Alphabet Card is a braille alphabet card designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This colorful card is designed to help teach the braille alphabet. It is embossed with the braille alphabet, numbers, and commonly used punctuation. The reverse features a brief description of braille and how it is used. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 3 inches.

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments. Fabric paint applied to a glass ornament creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the ornament. Required supplies include fabric paint in a variety of colors, round or bulb-shaped glass ornaments in solid colors, and a wine glass to support the bulb during decorating. Place the bulb in the wine glass to support the bulb. With fabric paint, ma

Braille Calc is a Braille spreadsheet program designed for use by individuals who are blind. Available for use with Freedom Scientific braille notetakers (Braille 'N Speak, Type 'N Speak, Braille Lite, or Type Lite; see entries), this program offers the same type of cell-referencing and automatic calculation capabilities provided by computer-based spreadsheets. This program manages a spreadsheet of up to 16 columns by 64 rows (1,024 cells) with full editing and formatting capabilities. It saves

The Braille CapTel is a captioned telephone for people who are blind, deaf-blind or have low vision. This phone is designed specifically to interact with the CapTel Captioning Service to display a realtime transcript of each conversation on a screen located just above the number key pad. Read braille captions of telephone conversations on a dynamic braille display. Users who subscribe to the CapTel Captioning Service place each call in the same way as dialing a traditional phone. As the user dia

The Braille Car Plate, model CRSNT145125, is a braille elevator button plate designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Made of acrylic, this plate has one side that is crescent-shaped so it fits around the side of an elevator buttons that is 1.5 inches in diameter. Each plate displays a floor number or letter combinations such as PH (penthouse) in large characters with the braille equivalent of the label just below. COLOR: Available in a variety of color combinations.

The Braille Car Plate, models C125RND and C138RND, is a braille elevator button plate designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Made of acrylic, this circular plate displays a floor number or a letter comination such as PH (penthouse) in large characters with the braille equivalent just below the text. DIMENSIONS: Diameter is 1.25 inches (model C125RND) or 1.375 inches (C138RND). COLOR: Available in a variety of color combinations.

Braille Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each card includes a braille graphics design and a braille message. Occasions include Anniversary, Birthday, New Born Child, Graduation, Wedding, Retirement, Easter, Father's Day, Friendship, St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Sympathy, Teacher, Thank You, Thinking of You, Valentines Day, Get Well Soon, Christmas, New Years, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Grandparents Day, and Good Luck.

Metal tactile thermometer. Fahrenheit reading, range 94 to 108 degrees. Scale has raised dots and pointer. Push button on side of scale to lock pointer so thermometer can be read by touch. Sterilize with denatured alcohol.

Braille Connection: A Braille Reading and Writing Program for Former Print Users is a braille tutorial program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program guides adult and teenage former print readers from tactual discrimination to Grade 1 Braille, which corresponds to print, and then through Grade 2 Braille, the standard code for braille books and magazines. The instructional program is designed to be used under the supervision of a qualified braille teacher. T

Braille Contraction Sheets are pamphlets designed for use in teaching braille to individuals who are blind or have low vision. These pamphlets contain many of the common Grade 2 braille units, including contractions, word signs, short-form words, punctuation, and composition signs. OPTIONS: Available in braille (5-35960-00) or print (7-35960-00).

Braille Cookbooks from the Cookbook of the Month Catalog are braille cookbooks designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. A total of 76 cookbooks are available. Each cookbook is one or two volumes and focuses on a particular type of food, cooking method, or regional or ethnic cuisine. OPTIONS: Purchasers may join the Cookbook of the Month Club to receive new braille cookbooks automatically.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a Braille credit card to be used by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Braille Credit Card is a refined version of the Blind CC, but from a different designer. This card is sleek and easy to carry with dimensions similar to a regular credit card. It displays each transaction on a refreshable braille display and reconfirms it with audio feedback. It also will calculate tip amounts and currency conversion. The braille displ

The Braille DateBook is a braille notebook designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This planner comes with 250 sheets of punched blank filler paper for brailling appointments or other information, together with tabbed plastic calendar pages for organizing the filler pages. The notebook's binder holds 100 pages, including calendar pages and other tabbed pages, and features a Velcro fastener, a slate pocket on the inside front cover, and a stylus pocket on the inside spin

The Braille Datebook 2015 is designed for individuals with low vision. Keep track of appointments, addresses, family schedules, class assignments, and more with the Braille DateBook from APH. Use it at your desk or on the go; it is sturdy, and fits in a backpack or brief case.

The Braille EDGE 40, model B40K, is a refreshable braille display with a braille keyboard and braille notetaker functions designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The unit's 40-cell braille display provides Braille representation of information from the screen of a computer or mobile device, and its Perkins-style keyboard allows Braille input to the same device. The unit has 2 four-way navigation keys and 8 function keys (Escape, Tab, Control, Alt, Shift, Insert, Windows

The Braille Enthusiast's Dictionary, compiled and edited by Koenig and Holbrook, is a braille manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume presents braille transcriptions of more than 29,000 common and not-so-common words in the English language. All listings are in conformity with the latest revisions of the braille code. Syllabic divisions are shown for words in inkprint, and a listing of prefixes and suffixes is given for all those words in which a cont

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To attach a Braille eraser to a Braille writer. Attach a piece of self-adhesive hook-and-loop material to the Braille eraser and the corresponding piece of self-adhesive hook-and-loop material to the Braille writer immediately to the right of the handle. Attach the Braille eraser to the Braille writer using the hook-and-loop material when the eraser is not in use. TITLE: Taming the Wild Braillewriter (in Springboard). AUTHOR: West, D. and Pruim, N. JOURNAL: RE:v

The Braille Express, models 100 and 150, is a Braille printer designed to print in book format with two pages on each sheet for individuals who are visually disabled. The printers offer interpoint Braille at a rate of 100 or 150 characters per second. They both print up to 44 characters per line macimum, combine text and graphics on a single sheet, save up to 16 full groups of settings, and emboss raised print characters for tactual or visual reading. A rear panel impact control selector allows

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To create inexpensive Brailled flashcards for classroom or study use. Free paint sample cards are available at paint or hardware stores, and many are large enough to contain a word or short phrase in Braille. Cards for the Disney paint line are almost the size of index cards and fit in a Perkins Braillewriter. MATERIALS: Paint sample cards. TOOLS: Brailler. SKILLS REQUIRED: Braille. AUTHOR: Amato, S. TITLE: Freebie Flashcards (in Springboard). JOURNAL: RE:vi

The Braille Font is a braille font designed for use by individuals with low vision. This font can be used by individuals with low vision and by teachers of individuals who are blind to learn braille. It is a printed font that uses large solid dots to represent the raised dots in each six-dot braille cell, and uses smaller rings to represent the unused positions. These rings replace the solid mini-dots used in standard braille fonts. This font set includes all capitals, lowercase letters, punctua

Braille Games Kit is intended for use by blind and visually impaired individuals. It is designed for the user to challenge their skills or just have fun with Braille board games and cards. The kit includes: Chunky Tic Tac Toe, Wooden Chess Set, Braille Uno Cards, Braille Playing Cards, Connect 4, Braille Scrabble, Braille Monopoly, Braille Go Fish, Old Maid with Braille and Raised Line Coloring Book.

Braille Holiday Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Three designs are available: (1) A Chrismas tree with the braille inscription, "String of Dots" printed inside; (2) a holiday wreath with the braille inscription, "The berries on this wreath are more than they may seem: for they are really dots of braille with a most important theme. Peace on Earth is the message hung upon the door; touch it with your finger and feel some peace som

Braille In is a Braille keyboard designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. Braille In connects to the keyboard port of a personal computer and requires no resident software on the computer, which allows this keyboard to work with any operating system. Braille In has eight Braille keys, a space bar, and ten function keys, and provides support for a full 102-key keyboard, including key combinations with Shift, ALT, CTRL, etc. Its ergonomic design makes long documents easier to

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a Braille interpreter for individuals who are blind or visually impaired who cannot read Braille. The Braille Interpreter is a single-finger glove featuring a tactile sensor, a Bluetooth headphone and interpreting software allowing individuals with sight impairments to read Braille. The index finger portion of the glove contains the tactile sensor, which is skimmed over the Braille text and sends data to a small computer housed on the ba

The Braille is Beautiful Curriculum Set is designed to promote braille literacy and awareness of Braille among students who are blind or have low vision as well as others in the 4th through 6th grades. It suggests a variety of learning formats including full group discussion, small work groups, fact sheets, quizzes, interactive games, and applied projects. This curriculum set includes a course discussion guide, a service learning guidebook, six slates and styluses, 30 Braille workbooks, six deck

The Braille is Beautiful Video Set is a braille instruction kit designed to promote braille literacy and general awareness of Braille among students who are blind or have low vision, as well as others in the 4th through 6th grades, and their teachers and parents. This instructional set includes two videos about Braille, "Jake and the Secret Code" and "That the Blind May Read." It also includes a course instruction guide, a Braille slate and stylus for Braille writing demonstrations, and a Braill

The Braille Jamb Plate, models J500400, J400400, J350350, J325325, J300400 and J400RND, is a braille sign designed for use to indicate floor numbers for elevator passengers who are blind or have low vision. Each unit has a floor number or a designation such as PH (penthouse) in large print, together with the braille equivalent. The unit is placed in the elevator door jamb so that passengers can tell which floor they have reached before leaving the car. Made of acrylic, the unit comes in rectangu

The Braille Keyboard for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 104-key keyboard is equipped with clear braille labels that allow the original key legends to show through enabling both blind and sighted users access to the keyboard. This keyboard is ready to plug into a computer, and can be used to convert an existing computer for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It can also help those losin

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of Braille clothing tag for use by people who are blind or have low vision. The Braille Label provides information about clothes, simple washing instructions and textile details for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This Braille Label prototype was a 2012 International Forum (iF) Design Talents entry. TITLE: Clothes Tag Get Braille! WEBSITE: Yanko Design. REF: http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/10/29/clothes-tag-get-braille.

The Braille Label Maker, model 521014, is a braille labeler designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or have low vision. This lightweight labeler has a tactile dial with braille letters, as well as print letters for sighted use. The dial comes with markings for the complete alphabet, number signs, commonly used contractions, and many punctuation marks. OPTIONS: Three pack of 0.5-inch braille clear label. DIMENSIONS: Braille can be embossed on 0.38- or 0.5-inch wide vinyl tape

Braille Labeling Tape is designed for use with the Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille Embossers (see separate entry). Tapes for the Grade 1 Braille Embosser have model numbers BLT1 through BLT9. BLT1 is made of .013 aluminum and is $8.95 per roll. All other models up to BLT9 are $6.95 per roll. Each roll is .5 inches wide x 12 feet long. The vinyl tape is available in clear, red, green, blue, black, brown, gray, and woodgrain. Tapes for the Grade 2 Braille Embosser have model numbers BLT10 through BLT

Braille Labels are braille labeling sheets designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These labels are available singly or in packages of 24 sheets. DIMENSIONS: Sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Braille Lite Millennium, Series M20, is a Braille notetaker designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Input is through a an eight-dot Perkins-style Braille keyboard, and output is through a 20-character refreshable Braille display and an adjustable speech synthesizer. The Braille Lite M20 features a 56K modem, e-mail capability, word processing, one-key commands, and 14 megabytes (MB) of internal memory. Use of removable SanDisk CompactFlash cards allows virtually unlimited

The Braille Lite Millennium, series M40, is a Braille notetaker designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Input is through a an eight-dot Perkins-style Braille keyboard, and output is through a 40-character refreshable Braille display and an adjustable speech synthesizer. The Braille Lite M40 features a 56K modem, e-mail capabilities, word processing, quick one-key commands, and 14 megabytes (MB) of internal memory. Use of removable SanDisk CompactFlash cards allows virtually un

The Braille Literacy Curriculum, by Diane P. Wormsley, is a manual for teaching braille to students who are blind or have low vision. This manual supports the goals of the National Agenda for the Education of Children and Youths with Visual Impairments, Including Those with Multiple Disabilities. It emphasizes outcomes, presents strategies for incorporating braille into the total curriculum, and provides resources, references, and tips and techniques for making braille come alive for the student

Braille Literacy: A Functional Approach, by Diane P. Wormsley with contributions by Frances Mary D'Andrea, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision and cognitive disabilities. The book is a practical resource for teachers of students challenged by learning braille through traditional methods because of additional physical or cognitive disabilities, the inability to speak English well, or difficulty in making the transition from

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To provide blind students taking a Braille matching test with a method of indicating when an answer has been used. Transcribe the question and answer columns of a matching test double-spaced on the same page or, if the questions are long, on two separate pages. Beginning at the right side of the page, cut a horizontal line from the end to the beginning of each answer just below the Braille. As each student uses an answer, he/she folds it back under the paper leaving a ga

Braille Math Blocks are an educational toy designed to teach the Nemeth Braille Math Code to children who are blind or have low vision. A total of 16 embossed wooden blocks are included, with two complete sets of Braille numbers based on the Nemeth code; Braille mathematical symbols such as plus, minus, and equals signs; and animal pictures.

The Braille New Revised Standard Version (NSRV) Bible and NSRV New Testament are braille Bibles designed for use by individuals who are blind. The complete New Revised Standard Version Bible is available in 36 Braille volumes, and the NRSV New Testament is available in 9 volumes.

Braille Outline Maps, models 1-01600-00 through 1-01611-00, are tactile maps designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These maps of the United States are inexpensive and consumable, so teachers can mark them appropriately for the lessons of the day. There are ten different types of maps embossed on 80 pound braille paper. One map is of the 48 continguous states and bordering areas of Mexico and Canada. Another map is an overview map which depicts all of North America includ

Braille Paper is braille paper designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The 100-sheet packages are available in medium, medium punched, heavy, and heavy punched. DIMENSIONS: Sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Braille Paper is desiggned for use in one-sided or interpoint Braille applications. This paper can be used with most Braille embossers. A box contains approximately 1,000 sheets of sprocket-holed, fan-folded paper. DIMENSIONS: Each sheet is 8.5 x 11 inches.

Braille Paper is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is continuous feed braille paper with perforated detachable side panels for use in tractor-feed braille printers or embossers. It comes in two sizes, narrow (notebook size) and wide, with and without 19 hole (GBC) punch. The wide size is sold in cartons of 1,000 sheets, and the narrow size is sold in cartons of 1,500 sheets. The paper is 100 pound tag. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 11 tear-off size (12

Braille Paper is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is available in two grades, heavy and light, and in two styles, plain and three hole punched. Both heavy and light grades are suitable for use with Perkins Braillers(see separate entries). Available styles are plain heavy grade, plain light grade, or three hole punched heavy grade. Paper is sold in reams of 500 sheets. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 8.5 x 11 inches (all grades with or without holes) or 11 x 11.5 inches (pla

The Braille Paper Pad, model 24-0108-1, is braille paper designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Sheets have three punched holes to fit the Howe Press Small Loose-Leaf Pocket Notebook (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS (LxW): 3.5 x 6 1/8 inches.

The Braille Poker Playing Cards are Braille playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These playing cards are standard size and have braille markings on two corners for easy identification. The cards are plastic coated with large print numbers, letters and symbols.

The Braille Printer, model BPW-32, is a desktop braille printer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This printer can emboss six- or eight-dot braille on a single side, or on both sides simultaneously using either the interpoint or interline method. The noise level has been reduced by using an embossing method that pushes the braille embossing pins into the paper instead of striking the paper. This embossng method also allows an entire line of braille to be printed a

The Braille Printer, model TP-32, is a desktop braille printer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The printer can emboss six-dot or eight-dot braille on one side, or on both sides simultaneously using either the interpoint or interline method. The noise level has been reduced by using an embossing method that pushes the braille embossing pins into the paper instead of striking the paper. This embossng method also allows an entire line of braille to be printed at th

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To Enable a teacher to mark errors in Braille text for correction. To mark errors in spelling, place a vertical in the space immediately before and immediately after the word to be corrected. If the error is the omission of a word or punctuation, place two staples, one after the other, in the space between words. Bracket incorrect punctuation with two staples. This technique can also be used when grading tests with single-letter or one-word answers. Incorrect an

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of Braille label maker for use by individuals who are blind or with low vision. The Braille Punch Sticker is a braille labeler that is shaped to easily fit in the hand of the user. It has braille instructions on the side, six embossing buttons in two rows of three, a cutter, a spacebar, and a push button. TITLE: Braille Punch Sticker. WEBSITE: Yanko Design. REF: http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/31/braille-punch-sticker.

Braille Rook Cards are braille playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind. This is a braille version of the bidding game with 23 variations. Rook is a partnership game for four players. The deck contains 57 cards and comes with complete instructions.

The Braille Sense U2, model H432B, is a Braille notetaker and word processor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This compact, portable braille notetaker has a 9-key Perkins-style Braille keyboard, a 32-cell braille display and an LCD display. It provides the functionality of a laptop computer, including WiFi, chat, document processing, DAISY playback, GPS, YouTube, Excel, and DropBox. It can perform up to seven tasks simultaneously. The Braille Sense U2 includes mu

The Braille Sense U2 QWERTY, model H432Q, is a Braille and electronic notetaker and word processor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This compact, portable notetaker has a 9-key Perkins-style Braille keyboard, a QWERTY (alphabetic) keyboard, a 32-cell braille display, and an optional LCD display. It provides the functionality of a laptop computer, including WiFi, chat, document processing, DAISY playback, GPS, YouTube, Excel, and DropBox. It can perform up to sev

The Braille Series is a Braille reading tutorial program designed for teaching braille to students who are blind or have low vision. The set includes a set of three textbooks, with Book 1 covering Grade 1 braille, Book 2 covering Grade 2 braille, and Book 3 covering advanced Grade 2 braille. OPTIONS: Each volume is available in a Braille version and a print version for sighted teachers or parents.

Braille Sheet Music is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These are braille editions of pop music from the print music publishing company Hal Leonard Corp. Twenty-five individual sheet music pieces are available, consisting of the piano-vocal-guitar (pvg), easy piano (ep), or piano solo (ps) versions of the following music: Forrest Gump Main Title (Feather) Theme (ep, ps); Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis) (pvg); Heart and Soul (pvg, ep, ps); Imagine (John Lenn

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an eyewear system that translates images into tactile feedback for users who are blind or with low-vision. The Braille Sight uses an eyewear system that looks like glasses frames (Frame of Sight) to capture images and then translates those images into tactile images on a handheld pad shaped like the lenses (Braille Pad). TITLE: Trendy Braille Eyewear. WEBSITE: Yanko Design. REF: http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/02/14/trendy-braille-eyewea

Braille Signage for ATM's are braille overlays for automatic teller machine (ATM) controls designed to make ATM's accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. These overlays have both graphics and braille to indicate ATM functions. The overlays are made of heavy stainless steel to prevent corrosion and are applied to the ATM using strong adhesives to prevent vandalism. Overlays are available for the following ATM models: Diebold models 906, 910, 911, 1060 MDS, 1062, 1064, 1072, 10

Braille Signs are designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These signs have pictorial symbols and/or lettering along with braille. They are made of thick, rigid plastic and have pressure-sensitive self-adhesive mounting pads. Messages and symbols include Men - Wheelchair Accessible; Women - Wheelchair Accessible; Men/Women & Wheelchair Accessible; Men/Women Restroom; Men/Women Restrooms; No Smoking; Wheelchair Accessible; Exit; Arrow (horizontal or up 45 degrees); Me

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a Braille smartphone for individuals who are blind or have low vision. 2011 TED Fellow and interaction design graduate of the National Institute of Design (NID) Sumit Dagar is collaborating with the IIT Delhi to create a prototype of the world's first Braille smartphone with a completely tactile display. The phone, which has yet to be officially named, has a tactile screen comprised of a grid of pins that move up and down under a soft me

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of Braille writer that is portable and can be used anywhere by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Braille Stapler is portable, six-button braille embosser that includes a space button and functions tab for controlling the size of the Braille. The design expedites the writing process” and the Braille need not be written and/or read in reverse. TITLE: Writing Braille Anywhere. WEBSITE: Yanko Design. REF: http://www.yankodesig

The Braille Star 40 is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit can function both as a braille computer display terminal and as a portable braille notetaker. With Braille Star's Scratchpad feature, users can take notes while the device is connected to a computer, or download a file from the computer or the Internet and read, edit, and save changes to it when the Braille Star is disconnected. The Scratchpad can store up to four mega

Braille Strips are adhesive-backed strips with Grade 2 Braille designed for retrofitting existing signs to comply with ADA regulations. Manufacturer will translate existing sign messages at no extra cost and supply the Braille version along with a paper copy so that the strips will be correctly applied to the corresponding sign. The messages come in a holder to be mounted on the sign. DIMENSIONS: Each Braille character is .25 x .50 inches. COLOR: Braille characters and holders are available in

The Regular, Jumbo, Reversible, and Pencil Braille Styluses are designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Regular Stylus (23-3001-7) is durable and easy to use. The Jumbo Stylus (23-2901-9) is designed for creating Jumbo braille with larger, more widely spaced dots that can be felt more easily by individuals with neurological impairments such as diabetic neuropathy. The Reversible Stylus (23-3101-5) has a braille stylus and Teflon braille eraser in one unit. The steel

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of braille tape to be used by individuals who are blind or low-vision. Braille Tape is a sticky tape with parallel dots that can be hand punched to write a Braille message. This device allow for individuals who are blind or low vision to label items and areas within their environment. First, the user adheres a length of Braille Tape onto an object, and cuts the strip to the desired length. Next, the user presses down on protuberant dots, l

The Braille Trail: An Activity Book, by Frances Mary D'Andrea and Anna M. Swenson, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of children who are blind or have low vision. The book provides an introduction to braille with games, graphics, activities, and information on braille, assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired and are by readers of braille, and the biographies of Helen Keller and Louis Braille. The book is based on the Braille Bug, which i

The Braille Transcriber's Kit: Math, model 1-04100-00, is tactile graphics set for math designed to be used by teachers of students who are blind and by transcribers of braille mathematics texts. It is a collection of embossed drawings of figures frequently occurring in elementary math textbooks, enabling transcribers to create braille math texts more quickly and easily. The master sheets included in this tactile graphics set contain five each of the following raised-line drawings: rulers, numbe

Braille Uno is a tactile card game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards are standard Uno cards that have Braille markings so that the game can be played by individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are sighted.

Braille Voyager 70 is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This display is designed for use with a desktop personal computer. It has thumbkeys to assist in screen navigation, making it unnecessary for the user to repeatedly switch hands from the keyboard to the display, and thereby ensuring an ergonomic posture. Display functions can be adjusted to fit individual preferences, and it works with all major screen readers. This display comes

Braille Wave is a refreshable Braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This slimline 40-character Braille display provides access to most computer operating systems, including DOS, Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000, and Linux, and features a built-in note-taking facility that can be used with or without connection to a computer. The included software enables notes taken to be transferred to Microsoft Word on a personal computer. Standard features include

The Braille Wave Music System Remote is a Braille remote for music system designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This full-function remote control is designed for use with the Bose Wave music system or Wave music system – SoundLink. All buttons on this larger-sized remote include Braille characters embossed over printed visual symbols,. COLOR: Platinum white.

The Braille World Atlas, model 5-06000-00, is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This one-volume atlas has 37 maps with descriptions, including maps of the solar system, the seasons, continents, oceans, countries, and the regions and states of the United States.

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To keep a braille writer stationary during use. On the table where the Braille writer is used, mark an area slightly larger than the dimensions of the Braille writer's base. Place rope or clothesline on three sides of the resulting shape, omitting the side nearest the user. Secure the rope/clothesline with duct tape to form a "parking space" for the Braille writer. TITLE: Taming the Wild Braillewriter (in Springboard). AUTHOR: West, D. and Pruim, N. JOURNAL: RE:

The Braille+ Mobile Manager, model 1-07450-00, is a personal digital assistant (PDA) and voice output electronic organizer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille-input version of the Icon from LevelStar has a Perkins-style Braille keyboard, a 30 gigabyte (GB) hard drive, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability. Features include word processing; an MP3 player; a book player that supports DAISY books and Bookshare; voice recording; an address book, clock

Braille, Large Print, and Audio Instructional Booklets from Horizons for the Blind are cookbooks and crafts guides designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each booklet includes braille and large print text and comes with an audio cassette or CD. Titles currently available include Oriental Recipes, with 18 recipes for such dishes as fried noodles, almond chicken, and fortune cookies; Baking with Mixes, with instructions for using cake, biscuit, bread, and cookie mixes, r

Braille Labelled Diskettes are 3.5-inch and 5.25 inch computer diskettes designed to allow people who read Braille to determine the technical specification of a diskette and to create their own labels. An enclosed user kit contains pressure sensitive labels that may be embossed with information about the diskette contents and applied to the diskette. The diskettes are packaged in boxes of ten, and the price varies according to the number of boxes ordered. COMPATABILITY: For use on all computers.

Bold large print numbers and raised dots mark the 180 degrees of this protractor. This protractor features a pivoting wand. When aligned with a certain degree measurement, the corresponding angle is created by the wand and the bottom edge of the protractor. Includes print and braille instructions.

The Braille-Large Print Yardstick is designed for individuals with low vision. This yardstick is made of durable white plastic and is drilled for hanging. It has raised-line markings along one edge in 1/4 inch increments, with braille markings every 1 inch. Black large print markings are along the opposite edge in 1/4 inch increments.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of the traditional Rubik Cube toy using only Braille characters for individuals with visual impairment and/or blindness. A previous version created by a Yanko designer used textures; however, in this Braille-only version the colors are embossed and include green, blue, red, yellow, white, and pink. This device is a wonderful concept which allows users to learn Braille and/or just have a good time playing a classic game from the 1980s. TITL

Braille2000 is a braille text editor designed for the production of braille documents for individuals who are blind. Some versions also include a braille translation program. This braille text editor is compatible with ED-IT PC (see separate entry) but has additional features. It is Internet-compatible, can read and write ABT files, and can be used to read and write braille XML files and to translate XML print text into braille. The Student Edition is a braille editing tool for the beginning bra

The BrailleConnect 12 is a braille display and braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has 12 refreshable Braille cells and can be used to read and write text messages and operate a mobile phone or a personal digital assistant (PDA) or notetaker. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1.7 x 8.1 x 13.0 centimeters.

9 by 12 fiberboard loose-leaf holder with brailled calendar pages. Each page has two days and can be easily removed to braille appointments, messages and birthdays. 12 monthly separators have brailled index tabs. New year available in November.

Brailled Plastic Dice are tactile dice designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. They are made of plastic with raised dots representing numbers. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.75 x 0.75 x 0.75 inches. COLOR: White with black dots.

This Braille silver tone watch is a standard watch with a white face and a 6 o’clock opening. Its Braille face is designed to allow the Blind to tell time on their own. It is hand winding or mechanical movement, has stainless steel watch hands, and a silver tone stainless steel watch hands and expansion band.

BrailleMaster Braille Publishing Software is a Braille software package with Braille translation programs and text editors designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. With BrailleMaster, the user can translate text to braille and send it either directly to a Braille embosser or printer or to an interim braille file; edit a file, including a braille file; print or emboss Braille from a Braille file; view the completed braille on screen; customize formatting and controls in a

The BrailleNote Apex, model BT 18, is a braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This notetaker has an eight-dot braille keyboard, voice output, and an 18-cell refreshable braille display. The display features thumb navigation by line, sentence or paragraph with braille keyboard. Other features include Microsoft Windows CE 6 operating system with Freescale iMX31 processor, 8 gigabytes (GB) of non-volatile user storage and 256 megabytes (MB) SDRAM; three

The BrailleNote Apex, model BT 32, is a braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This notetaker has an eight-dot braille keyboard, voice output, and a 32-cell refreshable braille display. The display features thumb navigation by line, sentence or paragraph with braille keyboard. Other features include Microsoft Windows CE 6 operating system with Freescale iMX31 processor, 8 gigabytes (GB) of non-volatile user storage and 256 megabytes (MB) SDRAM; three

The BrailleNote Apex, model QT 18, is a braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This notetaker has a standard alphabetic (QWERTY) keyboard, voice output, and an 18-cell refreshable braille display. The display features thumb navigation by line, sentence or paragraph with braille keyboard. Other features include Microsoft Windows CE 6 operating system with Freescale iMX31 processor, 8 gigabytes (GB) of non-volatile user storage and 256 megabytes (MB) SD

The BrailleNote Apex, model QT 32, is a braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This notetaker has a standard alphabetic (QWERTY) keyboard, voice output, and an 18-cell refreshable braille display. The display features thumb navigation by line, sentence or paragraph with braille keyboard. Other features include Microsoft Windows CE 6 operating system with Freescale iMX32 processor, 8 gigabytes (GB) of non-volatile user storage and 256 megabytes (MB) SD

BrailleNote GPS & Receiver for BrailleNote, VoiceNote, or BrailleNote PK - 8GB is intended for blind and low vision people to help with way-finding. The GPS alerts the user the names of streets, when approaching an intersection and when it’s time to take a turn. It's a software designed to guide the user with precise information about the surroundings. It is a portable device and can be used exploring by foot or the surrounding. Allows as well as a note taking and voice recorder.

BrailleNote PK is a braille notetaker and personal digital assistant (PDA) designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This notetaker has an eight-key braille keyboard, speech output, and an 18-cell braille display with thumb navigation by line, sentence, or paragraph. Other features include Bluetooth technology for connecting to wireless devices; USB functionality; WiFi (wireless) connectivity; Internet Explorer (version 6); and KeySoft media player. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1.

BraillePen 12 Touch is a Bluetooth Braille keyboard with Braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This keyboard connects to a phone, netbook, PC or tablet. It allows the user to navigate an external device with a joystick, write SMS, browse the Internet, complete 6-key entry into a Braille translator or simply type. The user can also switch between 6-dot and 8-dot Braille entries. Notes can be edited and memos created by using ActiveTouch cursor routi

Braille Pen Slim is a Bluetooth Braille Keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It connects to the user’s phone, notebook, PC or tablet. It allows the user to write SMS, complete a 6-key entry into a Braille translator or simply type. It is equipped with 6 Braille dot keys, 3 function keys (shift, space and control). The Shift and Control keys become dots 7 and 8 in 8-dot Braille. The BraillePen Slim works with iOS VoiceOver, Talks, BrailleBack, Mobile Acc

The Braillephone is a portable braille telephone device designed for use by individuals who are deaf blind. This device can be used for telephone communication or it can be used for face-to-face communication between a person who is deaf blind and any other person using a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or deaf relay service. In addition, the system is designed to enable those who are deaf blind to access most computer systems running DOS- or Windows-based software, as well as Inter

BraillePlace is a braille printer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This interpoint embosser has a print speed of 300 characters per second and is designed for use in braille publishing. It can print lines 45 characters wide using Library of Congress spacing, with 27 lines per page maximum. It connects to any computer through the parallel or serial ports, and has keypad controls with ET Speaks to vocalize controls and do other audio tasks. Braille can be printed i

BrailleTouch is a braille input program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) enables a person to type words into an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch in braille rather than using the standard touchscreen keyboard. BrailleTouch features a split keyboard design based on the layout of the braille cell. Dots 1, 2, and 3 are arranged vertically on the left side while dots 4, 5, and 6 are arranged in the same way on the right side of the screen. The curr

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a Braille signage system to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision to navigate airline lavatories. Airplane lavatories can be challenging to navigate for any traveler, but for individuals who are blind or have low vision they can be especially difficult to navigate. Designers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed an easy to use system that helps readers of Braille know where everything is once they enter the lav

Braillewriting Dot by Dot is a braille writing program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This training program provides instruction in writing braille with either a braillewriter or a slate and stylus. The kit includes a Teacher's Manual with ten basic lessons in each writing method and three Beyond the Basics lessons; an Exercise Cassette with dictation exercises; an Alphabet Etc. braille reference sheet; and a Peg Slate and Big Cell teaching device for the slate

The Braillex EL 2D-80, Braillex EL 2D-66, and Braillex EL 2D-40 are refreshable braille displays designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Braillex EL 2D models all have a standard horizontal Braille display, which presents lines from a computer screen in Braille, together with a vertical positional display that shows the cursor's location on the computer screen. By touching a routing key built into the positional display, users can quickly move the Braille display to des

The Braillex EL 80, Braillex EL 40 Desktop, and Braillex EL 40P are refreshable braille displays designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. All three models have a standard horizontal Braille display, which presents lines from a computer screen in Braille. The Braillex EL 80 has an 80-cell Braille display, and the Braillex EL 40 Desktop and Braillex EL 40P models each have a 40-cell Braille display. The Braillex EL 40 Desktop is ergonomically optimized for use with a desktop c

The Braillex Tiny is a portable refreshable braille display designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Braillex Tiny has a 40-cell Braille display with integrated cursor-routing. Thumb-operated controls enable users to move around the screen and use computer function keys without lifting their fingers from the Braille display. When a button is pressed, the Braille display functions as a positional display showing the location of the cursor on the screen. The Braillex Tiny

Brailliant 24 is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 24-cell refreshable braille display enables the user to read the screen of a computer when used with screen reader software. A copy of Window Eyes screen reader is included (see separate entry); the display also works with other screen readers. The display has Bluetooth, USB, and serial interfaces. POWER: Uses the included battery. Battery life is 25 to 30 hours with Bluetooth co

Brailliant 40 is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 40-cell refreshable braille display enables the user to read the screen of a personal computer when the computer is loaded with a screen reader program. (A copy of the Window Eyes screen reader program is included.) The display has Bluetooth, USB, and serial interfaces. POWER: Uses the included battery. Battery life is 25 to 30 hours with Bluetooth connectivity or 100 hours when

Brailliant 80 is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille display has 80 braille cells and can be used to read the screen of a computer that is loaded with a screen reader program. A copy of the Window Eyes screen reader is included (see separate entry). This braille display has Bluetooth, USB, and serial interfaces. POWER: Uses the included battery. Battery life is 25 to 30 hours with Bluetooth connectivity, or 100 hours when

Braillino is a braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This notetaker has a 20-character braille display with two Triple Action keys and an eight-key braille keyboard. It can be used independently or connected by a docking station to the Nokia Communicator, models 9210i or 9290 (see separate entry), a cell phone / personal data assistant (PDA). When the notetaker is connected to the Communicator, the latter can be controlled using the notetaker's brail

The Braillo 200 is a Braille printer that can print six and eight dot braille at 200 cells per second. A liquid crystal display indicates the page count. Operator controls include form feed, reset, and paper stop. The printer may be connected directly to a paper cutter. The page lenths and line length are both adjustable; the maximum line length is 42 characters. DIMENSIONS: 22.62 x 25.74 x 33.93 inches. WEIGHT: 320 pounds.

The Braillo 400 S is a braille printer that can print six and eight dot braille at 400 cells per second. A liquid crystal display indicates the page count. Operator controls include form feed, reset, and paper stop. The printer may be connected directly to a paper cutter. The page lenths and line length are both adjustable; the maximum line length is 42 characters. DIMENSIONS: 48.36 x 26.13 x 39.78 inches. WEIGHT: 530 pounds.

The Braillo 400 SR Embosser is a Braille printer designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Braillo 400 SR Embosser reduces paper costs because it uses paper rolls up to 40 inches in diameter rather than standard continuous fanfold paper. Paper widths from four to fourteen inches are accepted. Once the paper is brailled, a built-in paper cutter cuts the paper and releases it to the stacker. When the stacker reaches its1000-sheet capacity, a sensor stops the machine so the

Braillo 400 SW is a braille printer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This printer is designed for large volume production of braille. It prints simultaneously on both sides of the paper at a rate of 440 characters per second continuous printing. It uses standard paper rolls up to one meter in diameter, and can print two or four page sheets with a maximum sheet length of 13 inches. It has a built in paper cutter and a stacking unit for handling large format braill

Brailon is a plastic sheet for use with thermoform machines for individuals who are blind. The paper has a matte surface, and is non-toxic, moisture proof and classroom safe. It is available in regular, heavy and extra heavy thicknesses and can be three-hole and 19-hole punched. DIMENSIONS: Thickness is regular: .005 inch, thick: .008 inch and extra thick: .01 inch. Paper sizes vary from 8.5 x 11 inches to 13-7/8 x 18-5/8 inches.

Brain Quest Braille/Large Type Edition is a braille and large print educational game designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. Four braille/large print editions of this quiz game are available, with 1,000 questions in the areas of Science (model 6-17000-00), American History (model 6-17001-00), English (model 6-17002-00), and Geography (model 6-17003-00). Each model includes a deck of cards with questions and answers, and a score card set consisting of two reusable, brightly

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a Braille and voice output navigation map for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Brainovi is a Braille navigation map that uses a combination of verbal instructions and touch display, to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired greater freedom and independence while traveling alone. All the user needs to do is "speak" his or her destination into the device and wait for a 3-D map to pop-up, allowing him or he

The Brannan Cubarithm Slate, model 1-00320-00, and Cubes, model 1-00330-00, together form a tactile aid for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. The slate is a rubber frame with a 16 by 16 grid of nests that hold small plastic cubes. The cubes are numbered zero through nine in braille, with no print. Each cube represents one digit. Students can use the slate to represent arithmetic problems, including long division and multiplication of large numbers. The cubes (pi

The Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills - Student Braille Edition, model 5-00000-00, is a braille assessment evaluation test designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This is a braille version of the Brigance Diagnostic Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills (Green), Revised 1999, a criterion-referenced inventory designed to assess the strengths and weaknesses of children from pre-kindergarten through grade nine in selected skills areas. The skill ar

The Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development - APH Tactile Supplement, model 5-17681-00, is a set of braille and tactile test materials designed to make the Brigance Diagnostic Inventory (Yellow), Revised 1991, an assessment evaluation test, accessible to children who are blind or have low vision. The Brigance Diagnostic Inventory (Yellow), Revised 1991, is a criterion-referenced, self-directed inventory designed to assess the level of mastery of selected skills in children from birt

Bright Field magnifiers, models 1420, 1421, 1422, 1425, 1435 and 1436, are magnifiers designed to look like a paper weight for individuals who have low vision. They provide distortion free magnification and have calculated light guidance that directs all possible illumination onto the object. This provides a brighter field of view without an additional light source. The lenses for all models are made of optical quality glass and provide 2x magnification. The rims are matte edge except model 1421

The Bright Line Reading Guide is a line marker designed for use by individuals with low vision. This tool can be placed over text to highlight, eliminate glare, and promote maximum contrast. The guide provides a black reference line that helps the reader keep his or her place on the page. The guide is three-hole punched for placement in a binder, and can be cut to any size. Each guide comes in a vinyl protective pouch. DIMENSIONS: 10 inches long. COLORS: Yellow (model 1-03060-00) or pink (model

BrightFeet Slippers are slippers designed for use by individuals with low vision or others who are not able to navigate in the dark. These slippers use LED lights mounted in the front of each slipper to illuminate an area up to 25 feet in front of the user. The slippers are helpful for night time trips to the bathroom or elsewhere in a person's residence. The LED lights only turn on when a room is dark, so the user can wear them day or night and not waste the battery while the lights are on. The

Brilliance Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The book list focuses on popular fiction and non-fiction titles. Books are recorded on tape, compact disc, or MP3-CD, and published at the same time as the print edition. Books are offered in a selection of categories, including children, business, classics, poetry, fiction, mystery, thrillers, suspense, romance, science fiction, fantasy, faith-based fiction and non-fiction, young adult, an

BrookesTalk is a voice output web browser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is function key driven for blind users but also provides a configurable large text window for visually impaired users and a standard visual browser so that visually impaired and sighted individuals can work together. Users can select the volume of speech output, the number of words spoken per minute, and the gender of voice. In the configurable large text window, users can choose the f

The Brown Leather Organizer, model 432472 , is a wallet designed with many compartments for use by individuals with visual disabilities. This leather wallet is Velcro-fastened and suitable for both men and women. Inside are 3 coin compartments, four paper money compartments with pull tabs, and a suede zippered compartment. The opposite side features 10 credit card slots and a large card/checkbook pocket underneath. DIMENSIONS: 8 x 4 inches when closed.

The Brown Slate and Stylus, no. 1-00170-00, is designed for writing Braille for individuals who are visually impaired. The slate's back can be opended to allow for reading the Braille without having to remove the paper from the frame. The slate is made of metal and features 4 lines of 28 cells each. DIMENSIONS: 8 3/8 x 2.25 inches.

The Brunton Braille Compass, model 16B, is a tactile compass designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The compass has a raised dial on which an arrow represents north, while east, south, and west are represented by Braille letters. Dots denote intercardinal points. The user holds the compass level for roughly 10 seconds to allow the compass card to find North, then opens the cover slowly to lock the card in place. With a finger, the user finds the graduation on the compa

BTC Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Titles include classic and contemporary Canadian writing by authors such as Stephen Leacock, W.O. Mitchell, Jane Urquhart, George Elliott Clarke, Alice Munro, Margaret Atwood, and Mordechai Richler. More than forty titles are currently available, encompassing readings, poetry, and dramatizations in both CD and cassette tape format.

Bump-Dots are tactile markers designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These smooth, raised tactile dots have an adhesive back, and can be used to tactually mark appliances, computer keyboards, typewriters, etc. The adhesive will not damage product surfaces. Available types include round dots (models 1*85333, 1*5003, 1*5020, and 1*85885), square dots (model 1*5007). SIZES: Small or large. DIMENSIONS(HxW): Small, 0.085 x 0.3 inches (models 1*85333 and 1*5020); large, 0.2

Bumps is a braille training program to teach sighted people who want to learn the braille alphabet. The program allows a person to learn the braille alphabet in three ways. In the Quick Reference mode, all 26 letters are displayed on the screen, with or without their equivalent English letters, and the user taps on a letter to fill the full screen. The Flash Cards mode displays braille letters randomly, and the equivalent English letter appears after a time period selected by the user. Finally,

The Burns Braille Transcription Dictionary, by Mary F. Burns, is a braille dictionary designed for use by producers of braille text for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handbook is a reference tool for checking print-to-braille and braille-to-print meanings and symbols. It provides the braille alphabet, contractions, punctuation, and signs and symbols for braille, as well as brief descriptions of rules for their use. The handbook is organized into four sections aimed at providi

The Butler Floss Threaders are sewing aids designed to assist in threading needles for individuals with limited dexterity or visual impairment. Floss threaders are normally a dental item, but can be used to thread most sized needles. The sturdy nylon fiber is looped with a space large enough to fit a finger through. Also good for sewing maching threading.

The C2 Talking Compass is a hand-held compass with speech output designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The C2 speaks the four major compass points and four interim points (northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest). The user orients the compass in the desired direction, then presses a button to hear the direction. The standard version comes pre-installed with English and Spanish. The custom version can be chosen with two languages from these: Arabic, Czech, Danis

CakeTalking for SONAR is a voice output music composition program designed to make SONAR, a software program used for recording music and printing scores, accessible to persons who are blind or have low vision. CakeTalking customizes the JAWS for Windows screen reader (see separate entry) so blind users can access the SONAR software. It also offers a series of tutorials for blind users in the form of electronic documents of hundreds of pages that instruct the JAWS user on all the "how to's," pro

The CAL-10 is a caliper audio unit designed to provide talking readouts for standard digital micrometers or calipers for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a serial interface that plugs directly into the caliper and allows for clear, concise, natural voice annunciation (male or female) in English or metric, up to the furthest decimal expansion the micrometer supplies. A simple push of the button gives you the measurement in either spoken english or spanish. All sound is encoded

CAL-tac Notecards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each card has a tactile illustration with a caption in grade II braille, and space to add an individual message using a brailler, slate, typewriter, or single feed braille printer. The illustration is embossed on a soft white plastic sheet that fits into a firm card stock backing. A white envelope is also included. Designs currently available include six balloons (CONGRATULATIONS); sno

CalcuScan, model M126, is a scanning calculator program designed for use by students with sverere physical or neurological disabilities, cerebral palsy, or low vision. This calculator program can be used as a classroom math aid for teachers and students. Multiple key layout options and access modes are provided to suit specific teacher and student needs. The user can edit and reassign key names and functions; display calculator key layouts at any size, up to full-screen, with high-contract keys

Call Alert is a telephone signal indicator designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. The device alerts the user to an incoming telephone call by flashing a lamp connected to it when the phone rings. The unit functions regardless of whether the lamp is switched on or off. Standard features include a long cord and a lamp control switch.

Campbell ADA Compliant Pedestrian Push Buttons are audible pedestrian control switches designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Controls include a large round button in a round or rectangular mounting plate of stainless steel, aluminum, or PVC plastic. An audible tone and LED visual signal are momentarily activated when the button is pressed. Available switches include pressure sensitive solid state (model 4 EVR 120), typical movement solid state (model 700, 800, and 900

The Can-Do Cassette Player/Recorder with Sleep Switch is a four track cassette player designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. It plays both four- and two-track cassettes and records two-track cassettes. The sleep switch turns the player off when the user falls asleep listening. The user holds the switch in one hand, and on falling asleep the user releases the switch. When not needed, the sleep switch can be deactivated. The user can listen to cassettes with or without the i

The Canadian Bank Note Reader is a voice output and vibrating paper money identifier designed for individuals who are blind or deaf-blind or who have low vision. The Canadian Bank Note Reader recognizes all Canadian bank notes currently in circulation and those expected to be in circulation over the next few years. Output modes that may be selected by the user include tone output, vibration, and speech in either French or English. There is a volume control for speech and tone announcements as we

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in learning to use a cane. This device is designed to aid mobility and orientation instructors in teaching proper cane movements without having to bend over. This device is equipped with a loop that fits loosely over the student's cane enabling the instructor to guide cane movements. To make the device, put together two or three sections (depending on the height of the instructor) of a broken folding cane. Gl

The Canon Gloview 14-Digit Heavy Duty Printing Calculator is a large print calculator designed for use by individuals with low vision. This desktop calculator features an extra-large green LED display, a two-color printer, grand total and mark-up/down functions, and a keyboard with large number keys. POWER: Uses AC (alternating current). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3 x 12 7/8 x 8.5 inches. The LED display characters are 0.75 inches high. COLORS: White casing, black keys, and green LED characters. WARRAN

The Canon Large Print Desktop Calculator is a large print calculator designed for use by individuals with low vision. This calculator has a large-character digital display and prints calculations in two colors on a paper roll. It calculates tax, mark up/mark down, grand totals, and delta percent, and includes double and triple zero keys. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 10.75 x 8.25 inches. Numerical keys measure approximately 0.5 inches. WEIGHT: 2 pounds 1 ounce. COLORS: Print is purple and red,

The Card Chart Kit, model 1-03550-00, is a braille flash card holder designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This product is designed to hold the 3.5 x 2 inch braille and large print flash cards sold by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), such as Expanded Dolch Word Cards, Grade 2 Braille Cards, and Math Drill Cards (see separate entries). The flash card holder is a chart board with holes for hanging and a corner cut for orientation. Up to five cards can be in

Carex Enablers Glow Tape, model EN31CRD, is designed to mark objects, the edges of stairs and other level changes, and obstacles for detection in darkness. This tape, which is virtually indetectable in the daylight, glows brightly in the dark. The tape comes in a roll.

The Enablers Magnifying Glass, model EN34CRD, is a hand magnifying glass designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a rectangular lens and a triangular handle and is small enough to carry in a pocket or a purse. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 4 x 3/8 x 2-3/4 inches.

The Carex Ultra Ride Rollator Transport Chair is a rollator and transport chair in one, designed for individuals who have walking disabilities and persons who can safely use both a walker and a transport chair. Adjustable locking brake handles. Large capacity storage bag. Wide backrest; seatbelt included. Folding footrest. Shipping/Handling is $14.80-$45.80.

The Carson MagniBar is a lighted 2x bar magnifier designed for individuals with low vision. It has a spot lens that magnifies up to 12x, and dual LED lights that feature three brightness settings, helping users read small print such as newspapers, magazines, spreadsheets and directories. The Carson MagniBar comes with a soft, protective carrying pouch. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).

The Carson LumiDome Magnifier, with 2x magnifying power, is a pre-focused polished dome magnifier designed for individuals with low vision. Unlike handheld magnifiers, dome magnifiers are placed directly on top of the object/document that needs to be magnified and then slid along as needed. The Carson LumiDome Magnifier has a transparent base that permits ambient light to illuminate the subject for clearer viewing. This makes it suitable for reading fine print or seeing details on maps, coins, p

The Carson MagniVisor Deluxe Headband Magnifier with LED Light is a hands-free, magnifying visor designed for individuals with low vision. The MagniVisor Deluxe Headband Magnifier comes with four lightweight, interchangeable lenses, providing four different magnification levels and a variety of focal lengths. This way, users can choose the best magnification for their specific needs and engage in various activities (e.g., reading, working on crafts and other hobbies) - all while keeping their ha

The Carson MagniVisor Magnifying Headset is a hands-free, magnifying head-worn visor designed for individuals with low vision. With its flip up or down visor function, the MagniVisor Magnifying Headset allows users to interchange between the two available lenses (2x and 3x). The clear optics and lightweight design of the MagniVisor Magnifying Headset provides a wide-angle viewing area, enabling users to conduct detailed work on crafts or other hobbies. The MagniVisor Magnifying Headset can be us

The Cassette Circulation/Storage Container is a talking book mailing container designed for use by indivduals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This plastic container can be used to mail talking book cassettes. Models are available to hold either four (model 1-02620-00) or six (model 1-02630-00) cassettes. Snap-shut plastic straps hold the box closed. On the front there is a slot that holds an address card. The back is embossed with "Free Matter for the Blind or Handicap

The Cassette Labeling Slate, model 23-0351-9, is a braille slate designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision as a braille labeler for cassettes. This braille slate is designed for use with Cassette Labels, model 23-4151-9, which are made of clear adhesive tape. The slate has two full rows of 14 cells on the top and bottom lines. The second and third lines have two cells at each margin. Cassette Labels are sold in a package of 25 labels.

The Cast in Place Replaceable Tactile Warning Surface Tile is a detectable warning surface designed to provide warnings of streets and other potentially dangerous areas for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a detectable warning surface with truncated domes for use in new curb ramps or new construction. It is installed by being pressed into place in freshly poured concrete. The unit may be replaced by removing the bolts and inserting a new interchangeable unit in the existing

CAST-DWD is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The CAST-DWD panels are made from cast iron, with truncated domes to provide tactile warnings to visually impaired pedestrians. The panels can withstand rigorous conditions such as snow plows, street cleaning machines, and vehicular traffic. Panels are installed directly into wet concrete and held in the concrete by a locking device. The panels have a static coefficient or friction (slip re

The CASTinTACT 3 Tactile Warning Panel is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This cementitious concrete panel is for exterior use at the bottom of curb ramps and other locations where tactile warnings are needed, such as depressed corners, raised crosswalks, raised intersections, borders of medians and islands, the edge of transit platforms, and sidewalks where railroad tracks cross. Panels can be used for both new construction and retr

The Casual Talking Watch with Leather Slide-On Cuff Band is a voice output watch designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This watch has a slip-on cuff band feature that allows the user to easily put it on and take it off. The watch features large black hands and numbers, and it has a single button that causes the watch to speak the time when pushed. COLOR Gold case with tan cuff or silver case with black cuff.

Cause 'n Effect (Models 1110, 1120, 1130) is a fun and simple program designed to teach the basic principles of cause and effect to the student. This basic program, designed to be suitable for first-time computer users, includes four different activities in which the student must initiate, change, or stop some activity on the computer screen. Two of the activities provide sound and motion which the student may observe at the earliest age, and which do not require a response from the student. Res

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to use a telvision as a CCTV. A camera from a baby monitor or security system is adapted by placing it on a loupe magnifier with a stand. The magnifier can then be moved over the page to be read and the sytem connected to the television to show the material on the screen. MATERIALS: Video monitoring system, loupe magnifier with stand (8x used), and television. SKILLS REQUIRED: Assembly. TITLE: Home Made CCTV with no Internal Modifi

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To provide large braille dots for games, teaching activities, and bulletin boards. Use damaged, advertising, or obsolete CD disks for braille enhancement activities. Place disks on a sheet of black paper to enhance contrast and ask questions such as "How many letters can be made using only two dots?" or "How many letters can be made with four dots?" More advanced activities might include presenting a specific set of CD Dots and asking how many contractions can be made.

CDesk AdaptiveVoice is a stand-alone software program for the eye-sight impaired, low-vision, and senior citizen that enables access to the most-used functions of their computer. CDesk is a single program with 20 core applications, built to be user-friendly and accessible with the use of a consistent user interface. 'PEGGY’ is the software's speech recognition system that allows for a hands free user experience. CDesk COMPASS can be installed directly from the company's website.

CDesk AdaptiveVoice is a stand-alone software program for the eye-sight impaired, low-vision individual, and senior citizen that enables access to the most-used functions of their computer. CDesk is a single program with 20 core applications, built to be user-friendly and accessible with the use of a consistent user interface. 'PEGGY’ is the software's speech recognition system that allows for a hands free user experience.

CDesk AdaptiveVoice is a stand-alone software program for the eye-sight impaired, low-vision individual, and senior citizen that enables access to the most-used functions of their computer. CDesk is a single program with 20 core applications, built to be user-friendly and accessible with the use of a consistent user interface. 'PEGGY’ is the software's speech recognition system that allows for a hands free user experience.

CDesk AdaptiveVoice is a stand-alone software program for the eye-sight impaired, low-vision, and senior citizen that enables access to the most-used functions of their computer. CDesk is a single program with 20 core applications, built to be user-friendly and accessible with the use of a consistent user interface. 'PEGGY’ is the software's speech recognition system that allows for a hands free user experience.

CDesk AdaptiveVoice is a stand-alone software program for the eye-sight impaired, low-vision, and senior citizen that enables access to the most-used functions of their computer. CDesk is a single program with 20 core applications, built to be user-friendly and accessible with the use of a consistent user interface. 'PEGGY’ is the software's speech recognition system that allows for a hands free user experience.

CDesk AdaptiveVoice is a stand-alone software program for the eye-sight impaired, low-vision individual, and senior citizen that enables access to the most-used functions of their computer. CDesk is a single program with 20 core applications, built to be user-friendly and accessible with the use of a consistent user interface. 'PEGGY’ is the software's speech recognition system that allows for a hands free user experience.

The Central Alert Mini Notification System is designed for individuals who are hearing impaired or deaf. It is extra loud and bright when it flashes, alerting the user to a doorbell ringer, a text, or a call. It has a CentralAlert Cell Phone Ringer/Flasher, a Wireless Doorbell, Alerts to incoming phone calls and texts. As well, the Central Alert Mini Notification System has alerts to Skype and FaceTime calls and a loud ringer and bright flasher alerts. In addition, the product has a backup batte

Cepstral Text-to-Speech (TTS) Voices is a voice synthesizer program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. From one to 14 synthetic voices are available for six languages (US English, UK English, Italian, Canadian French, German, and Americas Spanish) and five platforms. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Apple Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Mac OS X, Windows, Windows CE, Linux, or Solaris operating system.

The Pot Minder is a ceramic disc that keeps a pot from boiling over. The ceramic disc begins to chatter in the bottom of the pot when water or other liquid is about to boil. The Pot Minder modifies the size and number of bubbles rising to the top of the pot, preventing messy boil overs. This tool is useful to low vision chefs as it prevents dangerous boil overs.

The Chang Tactual Diagram Kit, model 1-03130-00, is a tactile map skills training kit designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile aid enables teachers of orientation & mobility and other curricula to construct diagrams and maps using brightly colored plastic pieces that adhere to a dark felt board covered with hook and loop material. The kit includes flat geometric forms in 27 different shapes and sizes (104 total), a print instructoral guidebook, and a carryi

Cheap Talk 4 Square Communicators, model 1392 and 6392, are direct selection communicators designed to provide voice communication for persons with communication disabilities. This communicator enables users to speak up to four phrases (up to 5 seconds in length each) that are permanently stored until re-recorded. Both models are square, with two squares in each of two rows. The device can be activated either by pressing a square or using connected switches (not included). Model 6392 come with a

This Checkers set is a tactile boardgame designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The checkers are square or red wood pieces for easy tactile identification. The board is plastic. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: The squarepieces are black and the round pieces are red. The squares on the board are black and white.

The Checkers/Chess set is a tactile board game set designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The checkers are square and round wood pieces for easy tactile identification. The chess pieces are distinguished by their flat or rounded tops. A dowel on the bottom of each chess piece fits into corresponding holes on the board. The set includes one plastic board. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: The square checkers are black and the round are red. The squares on the board a

The Chef Craft White Measuring Cups are a set of measuring cups designed for use by individuals with low vision. Each cup in the set has large print, high contrast, white-on-blue measurement labels in the the bowl and smaller labels, also high contrast, on the handle. There are four cups in the set, measuring 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. COLOR: White with blue and white markings.

The Palmzipper is an ergonomic corn kernel remover that fits in the palm for ease of use when cleaning corn for salads or corn dishes of any type. A thumb divot cue aids those with visual impairments for comfort and proper placement of hand assurance.

This Chess set is a tactile board game designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The chess pieces are distinguished by their flat or rounded tops. A dowel on the bottom of each chess piece fits into corresponding holes on the plastic board. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12 x 12 inches. COLOR: The squares on the board are black and white.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of chess set for individuals who are blind or low vision to enjoy the fun, interactive experience of playing chess. The chess set is comprised of textured magnets that hold the pieces in place and indicate the direction of play. The white pieces are composed of matte steel and the black pieces are hardwood, making them identifiable by heat and texture. The magnet strength has been adjusted so the amount of “stick” will indicate what color

The Chest Resting Lighted Magnifier is a magnifying lens with neck strap and light designed for individuals with low vision. It features a round, distortion-free magnifying lens with 6x magnification. The light is designed to illuminate the entire magnified area and has a heavy-duty on/off switch. This magnifier comes with an adjustable neck cord and soft legs that allow the device to rest on the chest. DIMENSIONS: The magnifying lens is 4 inches in diameter.

The Chest Resting Magnifier is a hands free magnifier designed for individuals with low vision. This 2x magnification lens is mounted in clear plastic to prevent shadowing effects. It has an adjustable cord that wraps around the neck, and the base has two soft legs that rest on the chest. DIMENSIONS: The magnifier is 4 x 5 inches.

The Child Talking Watch is a voice output watch designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This watch features a round silver tone case with a white face and a Velcro band closure strap that fits all wrists. The watch speaks the time only. COLOR: The band is available in royal blue, pink, or red.

Chillingham is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. After receiving a desperate letter from a friend, the player travels to the village of Chillingham and begins a quest to find her, while at the same time fighting just to stay alive. A four-key interface enables the player to travel throughout the village and surrounding countryside; collect, use, combine, or give away various items; examine locations and objects; talk to people and other

The Chiming Talking Calculator is a voice-output calculator designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. This calculator has an eight-character visual display and speech output with a female voice. The speed and volume of the speech output can be controlled. The calculator performs math functions, including percentages. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1 x 7.5 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: The plastic casing is black.

The ChoiceMMed OxyWatch Talking Fingertip Pulse Oximeter is a voice output oxygen monitor and pulse meter designed for use by individuals with cardiac or respiratory disabilities who are blind or have low vision. To operate the instrument, the user places a fingertip into the reader window. Large digits display oxygen saturation and pulse rates. The product has a two-color high definition OLED display that can be read from any angle and offers adjustable 10-level brightness. The monitors output

Chromalux Full Spectrum Incandescent Light Bulbs are high intensity light bulbs designed for use by individuals with low vision or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The bulbs are made of glass that contains neodymium, a rare earth element that absorbs yellow and other dulling components of the spectrum, allowing violet, blue, green, and red components to be strengthened without producing an imbalance of one color over another. A heavy duty filament provides long life (5000 hours average). They

The Chrome Stand Magnifier is a magnifying lens with stand designed for use by individuals with low vision. This fully adjustable chrome stand magnifier allows detailed hands-free viewing of an object. Two knurled thumbscrews allow adjustments of the height, angle, and offset of the large precision ground glass magnifying lens. The stand has a heavy solid base with felt on the bottom. DIMENSIONS: The magnifying lens is 5 inches in diameter. The base is 10 inches tall and 5.25 inches in diameter

ChromeVox is a screen reader program for people with reading disabilities and people who are blind or have low vision. It is an extension for the Google Chrome browser. ChromeVox offers support for web technologies like HTML5, CSS and Javascript. It was designed to enable access to modern web applications (apps), including those that utilize W3C ARIA (Access to Rich Internet Applications). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM PC and similar and Apple Macintosh computers.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft

The Circline Magnifier Lamp, models 8MC-100, 8MC-150, 8MC-200, 8MC-250, and 8MC-300, is a magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. The crown-optical glass lens is encircled by a 22-watt circline fluorescent tube (included) that sheds even, shadow-free light. The lens and lamp are mounted on a desk stand (8MC-100), a hinged arm with clamp (8MC-150 and 8MC-200), or a hinged arm on a rolling floor stand (8MC-250 and 8MC-300). All models are available with either a

The Clarity Amplified Corded Phone, model C1000, is a large button amplifier telephone designed for use by people with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or who are hard of hearing or have low vision. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 26 decibels (dB) and the base offers adjustable ringer levels up to 95 dB. The phone features Clarity Power technology which makes word louder, clearer and easy to understand. Other features include large black buttons with white labels; a bright, f

The Clarity Amplified Corded Phone, model C35, is a large button amplified telephone designed for individuals with fine motor or upper extremity, have low vision, or are hard of hearing. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 40 decibels (dB) (four times louder than the average phone) and the base offers three adjustable ringer levels. The phone features Clarity Power technology which makes words louder, clearer and easy to understand. Other features include large reverse contrast (white numb

The Clarity Amplified Phone with PicturePerfect Dialing, model P400, is a large button amplified telephone designed for individuals with upper extremity or cognitive disabilities, have low vision or are hard of hearing. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 26 decibels (dB) and offers adjustable ringer levels up to 75 dB. It features Clarity Power technology which makes words louder, clearer and easy to understand, and PicturePerfect Dialing, a nine-section programmable touch pad with a plac

The Clarity Amplified Telephone with Talk Back Numbers, model JV35, is a large button amplifier telephone designed for use by people with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or who are hard of hearing or have low vision. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 37 decibels (dB) and offers adjustable ringer levels up to 95 dB. The phone features Clarity Power technology which makes words louder, clearer and easy to understand. Other features include large black buttons with white and Brai

The Clarity Amplified Telephone with Talk Back Numbers, model JV35W, is a large button amplifier telephone designed for people who have fine motor or upper extremity disabilities or are hard of hearing or have low vision. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 37 decibels (dB) and offers adjustable ringer levels up to 95 dB. The phone features Clarity Power technology which makes words louder, clearer and easy to understand. Other features include large white buttons with black and Braille la

The Clarity D704 is a large button amplified cordless telephone with speaker designed for use by individuals who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The handset amplifies incoming sound up to 40 decibels (dB) (20 times louder than a standard home phone) and offers four tone settings (bass, natural, treble 1 or treble 2). The phone features Clarity Power technology for amplification, DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) 6.0 technology for interference-free communication, high c

The Clarity D714 Amplified Cordless Phone is a large button, cordless, amplifier telephone with speakerphone and answering machine, designed for use by individuals with vision, hearing, or mobility disabilities. This telephone amplifies incoming sound up to 40 decibels or 20 times louder than a standard home phone. It offers 4 tone settings to customize the user's listening experience. The handset utilizes DECT 6.0 technology for clear, interference-free communication that minimizes background n

The Clarity D724 is a large button amplified cordless telephone with speaker designed for use by people who have cognitive or memory disabilities low vision or are hard of hearing. The handset amplifies incoming sound up to 40 decibels (dB) (20 times louder than a standard home phone). The phone features Clarity Power technology for amplification and DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) 6.0 technology for interference-free communication. The Clarity D724's base has four PicturePerf

The Clarity DECT6.0 Amplified Big Button Cordless Phone with Digital Answering Machine, model C1, is a large button amplified cordless telephone with speaker designed for use by people who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The handset amplifies incoming sound up to 40 decibels (dB) (20 times louder than a standard home phone). The phone features Clarity Power technology for amplification and DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) 6.0 technology for interference-free communicat

The Clarity Pal (101) is an amplified, hearing aid compatible cellular phone with speaker designed for use by seniors and individuals who are hard of hearing. This phone amplifies incoming sound with adjustable tone control for a customized listening experience. The SOS one-touch emergency button on the back of the phone will set off an alarm when pressed for 2-3 seconds, and the phone will automatically make calls to the predefined emergency contacts (up to five numbers can be set) one by one.

The Clarity Professional XL40D is a large button amplifier telephone designed for use by people who are hard of hearing or have low vision. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 50 decibels (dB), amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 dB, and offers four adjustable ringer levels up to 90 dB. It also has large backlit buttons with white numbers on a dark background. The phone features 12 speed dial buttons; bright visual ringer with voicemail indicator; Digital Clarity Power technology that makes

The Clarity Professional XL45 is a large button amplifier telephone with large print display designed for use by people who are hard of hearing or have low vision. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 50 decibels (dB), amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 dB, and offers four adjustable ringer levels up to 90 dB. The phone features Digital Clarity Power technology that makes words louder, clearer and easy to understand; and ClarityLogic technology which allows a customer service representative

The Clarity Professional XLC2 is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speaker designed for use by individuals who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The handset amplifies incoming sound up to 50 decibels (dB), amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 dB, and the base offers three adjustable ringer levels up to 95 dB. The phone features Digital Clarity Power technology for amplification, DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) 6.0 technology for in

The Clarity Professional XLC3.4 is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speaker designed for use by individuals who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The handset amplifies incoming sound up to 50 decibels (dB), amplifies outgoing speech up to 15 dB, and the base offers four adjustable ringer levels up to 95 dB. The phone features Digital Clarity Power technology for amplification, DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) 6.0 technology for i

ClaroRead Plus is a voice output screen reader, optical character recognition, and audio file creation program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. Scanned documents are converted into Microsoft Word text, which can be read back immediately or saved. The program can also convert PDF files to Word format. Text is spoken as it is typed, and on-screen text can be read by highlighting sections and pressing Play. The program has five human-sounding voices: RealSpeak Daniel, Emi

ClaroRead Plus for Mac is a voice output screen reader and optical character recognition program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. Designed for use with Microsoft Word, Safari, and other Mac applications, this program's toolbar for Microsoft Word allows the user to change the font size, spacing, and font and background color. Any word can be checked for definition and meaning with a single click on the toolbar. The Word Toolbar also features a homophone checking tool wh

ClaroRead Premium is a voice output screen reader, optical character recognition, concept mapping, and audio file creation program and accessibility software module designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. This product includes ClaroRead Plus and Claro Mindfull together with a portable USB memory stick containing ClaroRead Standard (see separate entries). ClaroRead Standard runs directly from the memory stick on any personal computer (PC) without installing files. COMPATIBILIT

ClaroRead Standard Edition is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities or dyslexia. Text is spoken as it is typed, enabling the user to check and proof-read writing. Text can also be spoken by highlighting sections and pressing "Play." Text is read in a human-sounding voice, either male (RealSpeak Daniel) or female (Emily or Jane). Pronunciations can be modified. Spoken words can be tracked on screen with user-selected highlighting colors. A

ClaroView is a computer color overlay program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This software acts as an overlay to change the colors on the PC screen to meet the user's viewing needs. The user can set the color of the overlay and vary the tint level. Color settings can be retained and restored using a single button. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 2000, XP, or Vista operating system. COLOR: Overlay colors can be selected from t

The ClassMate Reader audio book player is a voice output electronic text reader designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities or low vision. This unit reads electronic text and digital recorded books aloud and simultaneously displays text on its color screen. The user can highlight text and enter bookmarks by touching the screen. The user also can record text or voice notes within the text, and transfer them to a computer through a USB 2.0 port. It also can store and retrieve data f

The Classroom Calendar Kit is a tactile and braille calendar designed for teaching time concepts to children who are blind or have low vision. This large wall calendar includes a raised-line grid and removable plastic labels for the year, names of the months, days of the week, and numerals one through thirty-one, as well as holiday and weather symbols. The high-contrast labels are also marked in braille. In addition to the time concepts of year, month, week, and date, the calendar can be used to

Clear Labeling Tape, model 2892, is braille labeling tape designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This vinyl, adhesive-backed labeling tape can be used in handheld braille labelers or a braille writing slate. The clear labels can be used for labeling objects like jars, cans, and CD or DVD cases without covering up the print beneath the Braille label. The tape is available is packages containing 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, or 96 rolls. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Each roll is 144 x 0.5 inch

Clear Labeling Tape, model 830072, is braille labeling tape designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This vinyl tape with adhesive backing can be use to emboss Braille lables. Since the tape is transparent, labels can be placed over print while allowing the print to be read through the label. The tape comes in a pack of three rolls. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 144 x 0.5 inches.

The Clear View Magnifier is a hand magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. Available in round our rectangular models, this magnifier has a lightweight, see-through moulded design. The magnifier offers 2X magnification with a 6X power inset bifocal lens. DIMENSIONS: The lens on the rectangular model is 2 x 4 inches and the round lens is 3 inches in diameter.

The ClearNote Portable is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals who have low vision. Depending upon screen size, this unit can provide continuous magnification from 4x to 40x and the three-in-one foldable camera enables near, self and distance viewing. The camera enables the user to view a white board during a meeting, take notes from a lecture, or read printed reports while simultaneously accessing information on a personal computer. In addition, a 10x optical zoom enhances

The ClearNote+ is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals who have low vision. Depending upon screen size, this unit can provide continuous magnification from 1.7x to 57x and the three-in-one camera enable near, self, and distance viewing. The camera enables the user to view a white board during a meeting, take notes from a lecture, or read printed reports while simultaneously accessing information on a personal computer. In addition, an 18x optical zoom enhances functionality

The ClearReader+ is a low vision reading system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This portable system features user-friendly controls and uses text-to-speech and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to scan printed text and read it aloud in a matter of seconds. This lightweight unit offers four pre-selected reading voices; 42 total different voices are available in 29 languages. Audio output is provided through built-in high sound quality stereo speaker

The Click Pocket Money Brailler is a braille labeler for paper money designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device has two metal plates embossed with the braille numbers 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100. To mark paper money with braille numbers, the user places the edge of the bill between the plates and squeezes. The device comes with a chain, and fits on a key chain. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 1.5 x 3 1/8 inches.

The Click Rule and Metric Click Rule are tactile and auditory measuring devices designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. They allow for quick measurements of wood and tool setups as well as for general use The Click Rule measures up to 12 inches and is accurate to 1/16 of an inch. It measures outside and inside dimensions as well as depths of holes 3/8 inches in diameter and larger. The Metric Click Rule measures up to 20 millimeters with accurate measurements of one millimeter

ClickAndGo Wayfinding Maps are accessible maps designed for use by individuals with low vision, blindness, or who are deaf-blind. These maps provide fully accessible walking directions and detailed point of interest information. Narrative information is available through the manufacturer's website and interactive voice service. These maps are custom-compiled and cover indoor as well as outdoor environments. Similar to Google Directions, users select route and points of interest from the manufac

Clicker 6 is a voice output word processor program and on-screen keyboard program designed for individuals at all ability levels, including students with learning disabilities or cognitive disabilities. It has a wide range of accessibility options for users who cannot use a mouse or keyboard, including individuals with upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury. In this program, users can create a customized on-screen keyboard grid with letters, whole words, or pictures. Users can click

Clicker Docs is a word prediction program, writing skills training program, and a reading, spelling and vocabulary tutorial program designed for individuals at all ability levels, including children with learning disabilities, dyslexia, low vision, or cognitive disabilities. This application (or app) for the Apple iPad enables students to develop reading and writing skills. Students can use the child-friendly keyboard to type into the word processor and various speech options allow them to revie

The Clip & Flip Magnifier is a clip-on eyeglass magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The crystal-clear acrylic lenses offer 1.5x magnification. When not in use, the lenses can be flipped up or removed. A protective soft pouch is included. DIMENSIONS(WxH): 4.75 x 1.5 inches. WEIGHT: 8 ounces. WARRANTY: 90-day satisfaction guarantee.

Clip&Read, model 2916, is a pair of magnifying glasses for cell phone screens, digital camera screens, and other small devices, designed for use by individuals with low vision. This miniature pair of reading glasses can be attached to any portable device, using either the attached clip or the included velcro fastenings. The glasses are lightweight and sit snugly on the sides of the user's temples without pressure points. Magnification levels are +1.5 and +2.5 diopters. The glasses come with

The Clip-On Booklight is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This clip-on light can also be used as a freestanding light. The extra long clip attaches to any size book and most table tops. This light has an ultra bright LED that never needs replacing. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). COLORS: Blue and silver.

Clock Face Sheets in Braille, model 1-03111-00, are tactile clockfaces designed for use in teaching time reading skills to children who are blind or have low vision. Each sheet has four braille clock faces embossed on manila transcribing paper. Hands can be added to these blank clock faces. Sheets are three-hole punched and come in packs of 25. DIMENSIONS (HxW): Sheets are 11.5 x 11 inches.

The Clock Face with Raised Print and Braille Numbers, model 1-03120-00, is a tactile clockface designed for teaching clock skills to children who are blind or have low vision. This tactile clockface displays time in braille and raised print, and by the position of the clock hands. Hour and minute hands of the plastic clock face are synchronized like those of mechanically driven clocks. DIMENSIONS: The clock face is 7 inches in diameter.

CloseView is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program magnifies all screen images, including text, graphics, menu bar, and the mouse cursor, from 2 to 16 times normal size. Working as an option on the Control Panel, the program also permits the screen display to be changed from black on white to white on black. The program can be turned on and off, and magnification levels can be changed by using combinations of the Control, Option, and other k

Clothing Labels - Braille, Numbers are aluminum labels designed to help individuals who are blind or have low vision organize their clothes. This set comes with 25 white, aluminum labels. Each label is brailled and printed with a number (1-25) and has holes at the ends so that users can either safety pin them or sew them onto their clothes.

ClozePro is a voice output, large print, and switch adapted testing program designed for use by students who need test-taking accomodations, including students with cognitive or learning disabilities, physical disabilities, blindness or low vision. This assessment tool enables a teacher in lower or upper elementary or secondary school to build a cloze activity from any text in any subject area. For standardized test preparation and alternate assessments, it provides the teacher with detailed inf

The Clue is a desktop CCTV designed for use by individuals with low vision. This video magnifier displays magnified images in either full color or black-and-white on a large color monitor that can be used in an in-line or side-by-side configuration. It is available with manual focus, model 999862, or automatic focus, model 999863. Images can be viewed in reverse mode, in which black-on-white images appear as white-on-black . The Color Select option allows the user to change colors completely to

Co:Writer 4000 is a word prediction program designed for use by children and teens with learning or upper extremity disabilities. This voice output program utilizes FlexSpell and the Total Vocabulary System (TVS) to provide users with the tools required for writing. FlexSpell enables students to work at their developmental spelling level by permitting them to begin words phonetically or by cueing initial letter combinations; both approaches provide lists from which the correct word can be selec

COBRA Braille is a voice output screen reader and braille output program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It offers the user to option to hear the content of a computer's display through voice output or read the information on a braille display. COBRA Braille accesses the user's computer software programs and optimizes the information on a braille display in text form. The user can switch between Braille Grade I and Grade II by pressing a button, and he or she ca

COBRA Pro is a voice output screen reader, braille output, and screen magnification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It offers the user to option to hear the content of a computer's display through voice output, read the information on a braille display, or see a magnified version of the display on the screen. COBRA Pro accesses the user's computer software programs and optimizes the information on a braille display in text form. The user can switch betwe

COBRA Zoom is a voice output screen reader and screen magnification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It offers the user to option to hear the content of a computer's display through voice output or see a magnified version of the display on the screen. COBRA Zoom runs on Unicode which makes texts in Arabic, Hebrew, and Cyrillic/Russian readable. The program also saves all personal configurations in the user's profile. TASO sliders enable the user to get an

Cocoons OveRx Sunglasses are sunglasses designed for use by individuals with blindness, low vision, or neurological disabilities. Sized to fit comfortably over perscription eyeglasses, these polarized fit-over sunglassess have a Ballistic Nylon frame with Flex2Fit adjustable temples. The lightweight, wrap-around frames have a brow bar, under scoop, and polycarbonate side shields for 360-degree protection. The lenses are scratch-resistant lenses and completely shield the eyes from the sun's ultra

COINSNKEYS is a coin recognition and counting practice program with voice prompt and output. Tasks in program include identifying real coins by spoken name, identifying real coins by spoken value, identifying the computer keys by name, practice counting one-to-one, and practice counting simulated coins and bills. A speech synthesizer is required for voice output (not included with program). Program also includes instructions so that coins can be mounted on the keyboard. COINSNKEYS is sold as a s

The Collegiate Boldline Spiral Notebook, model 1-04826-00, is a bold line notebook designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral notebook has a heavy-duty cover and 75 sheets of bold line paper inside. DIMENSIONS: Paper is 8.5 x 11 inches with 7/16 inch line spaces. COLOR: The cover has a marbled design.

Color Blind Aid is a color identification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This application (or app) allows a person with red-green color blindness to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user launches the app and points the device's camera towards the object she/he wants to see. The screen will display real-time video of the object and the surrounding area. The app causes red objects to flash as blue and green objects as to display as yellow. C

The Color Change Timer is a color, sound and light alert timer designed for both hearing or sight-impaired individuals. Once the time is set, the timer will pulse green, at 10 minutes it changes to pulse yellow. For the final minute, the timer pulses red and sounds a bell alarm.

Color Changing A2 Light Panel & Table Set is a low level table designed for use for children 3 years and older with low vision, sensory processing deficits, fine motor, gross motor skill development. The light panel fits on top of a flat surface or table. The accompany table has fold out legs which lock into place with an Allen key. Folds flat for easy storage.

The Color Clothes Braille Markers/Tags are aluminum clothing tags designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This set includes 100 small aluminum tags that can be sewn onto any piece of clothing to identify color. Designed to be used on solids, plaids, or stripes, these tags can be machine washed and dried and the name of the color is printed and Brailled on the tag.

Color Curious is a color identification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This application (or app) allows a person who is colorblind to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user takes a picture with the device’s camera or chooses an existing picture from the device’s photo albums and uses standard gestures such as scrolling to position the image and pinching/double-tapping to zoom in and out to positions a crosshair in the center of the screen.

Color ID app is designed for blind or low vision people. Color Identifier uses the camera on the iPhone , iPod or Android touch to speak the names of colors in real-time. It serves a color pointer for the user.

Color Reader is a color identification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) allows a person to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user launches the app, points the device’s camera towards an object and live video will be displayed on the screen. The user touches the screen and the app will tell the user what color he/she is touching. The device’s VoiceOver feature also allows the user to use the app when

Color Talk is a color identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The user positions the device on the surface of the material whose color is to be identified, and presses a button. The sensor then identifies the color and speaks the color name. Approximately 220 colors can be distinguished using 13 standard colors and qualifiers for lightness, saturation, and hue. The unit calibrates itself when used, so the correct information for each color is given. POWER: Us

Color Teller is a color identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device announces all the common colors, plus many tints and shades like pink, pale blue-green, dark brown, and vivid yellow. Users can choose between two levels of color detail. The volume is adjustable and users can choose between English, French, and Spanish. The device can be operated with a single button. A "Hold" option allows the user to bring the device up to an ear before the color n

Color-Eye is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is a hand-sized unit that connects to a television set (not included). Users have a choice of hand-held operation or hands-free use with a flex-arm mount that can be clamped on the edge of a desk or table. This device magnifies in color with positive images only (no color reversal). Magnification ranges from 4.9 to 17 times for a seven-inch TV, nine to 32 times for a 13-inch TV, and 14 to 49 times for a 20-inch TV

Colorblind Avenger is a color identification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This application (or app) allows a person who is colorblind to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user takes a picture with the device’s camera or chooses an existing picture from the device, touches anywhere on the image and the color of that area is displayed on the bottom of the screen. The app displays color names and shades as well as RGB decimal and hex values.

ColorBlinds Easy is a color identification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This application (or app) allows a person with red/green color deficiencies to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user uses the device’s camera or existing pictures on the device to daltonize or simulate the picture. Daltonization improves contrast between red and green for the user to distinguish differences where otherwise both colors would look the same. The program

Colorful Concepts Software is a cognitive skills tutorial program designed to provide a true multisensory learning experience for individuals with cognitive or neurological or phisical disability. Through these software programs, students will build word and number recognition skills; enhance their vocabulary; learn to discriminate between size, shape and color; and learn to follow directions. Program titles include: Colorful Words, Colorful Dimensions, Colorful Numbers, and Colorful Clips (see

Colorino is a color identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device can detect more than 150 nuances of color, announcing them in a clear voice. It is available in 20 different languages, including English and Spanish. Its light probe function can detect sources of light and differentiate between natural and artificial sources. It can be connected to other electronic devices. Other features include a hole for inserting a ribbon to carry the device around

ColorMouse and ColorMouse-RM are video magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mouse-style device connects to any standard television. Objects appear magnified on the TV screen in color when the device is held over them. ColorMouse displays objects in their natural colors, while ColorMouse-RM displays objects in reverse color mode. The magnifier can be used for reading or for looking at pictures or labels. The magnification level on a 20-inch TV is 24x (24 times actual s

ColorMouse-USB is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mouse-style video magnifier connects to a computer via the computer's USB port. Objects appear magnified in color on the computer monitor when the device is held over them. The device can be used to view books or documents, pictures, or labels. The magnification level can be changed by using the computer's resize function. This video magnifier comes with a cable, driver CD, and a microfibre MouseBag. COMPAT

The ColorTest II Talking Color Analyzer is a color identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Using a clear human voice, this hand-held device announces the color of any object placed in contact with its sensitive detector. It can distinguish more than 1,000 nuances of color. About the size of a remote control, the device has a detector on one end that senses color, a built-in speaker, and three operations buttons. Depending on the settings selected, the device

The Combination Hand/Stand Magnifiers, models 2031, 2032, 2034 and 2036, are magnifiers with a versatile design for individuals who are visually disabled. The magnifier can be used as a standard hand-held magnifier. Or, unfold the legs and use it as a fixed stand magnifier. It also tilts to be used as an inclined stand magnifier. The legs and handle fold away so that it can be stored in a leather case that is included. Completely lightweight and portable. The lens is an Aspheric PXM lightweight

The Combination Hand/Stand/Pocket Magnifier, model 2050, is an all-in-one magnifier for individuals with low vision. This magnifier can be used as a hand-held magnifier that fits into your pocket; a fixed stand magnifer to leave hands free; and an inclined magnifier that also stands hands free. The lens is an Aspheric PXM lightweight lens with Duplex coating that magnifies 3.5x. It is mounted in ABS plastic. OPTIONS: Drawstring pouch is available for $4.95. DIMENSIONS: 60 mm. WARRANTY: One year

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To aid a student who became low vision after learning to read standard print to learn Braille by reinforcing Braille words learned and demonstrating the efficiency of Braille reading. Enlarge a simple text (e.g., a recipe) to 72 point double-spaced type, and transcribe the equivalant text in Braille below each line. The Braille text should contain words that the student already knows. Separate the lines with puff paint. TITLE: Combo Reading (in Springboard). AU

The Comfort Grip Magnifier is a hand magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. Available in round or rectangular models, this magnifier has a comfort grip handle for people with arthritis and provides three levels of magnification and a concentrated light to enhance reading, crafting, or other close-up work. It can be folded for storage and has acrylic lenses that offer 2x magnification with 3x and 5x power bifocals and an ultra bright LED (light emitting diode). Other fea

Communicate: Symwriter, model R1WD109, is a voice output symbolic word processor program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or learning disabilities. This program enables teachers, parents, and therapists to adapt written materials with symbols to create stories, sentence strips, directions, recipes, schedules, songs, poems, and worksheets. The program can also be used to create computer-based activities with voice output and symbol support, such as topical writing and sentence build

The Compact 4 HD is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit includes a viewer and a detachable magnetic stand. The Compact 4 HD's high-definition auto-focus camera provides continuous magnification of 1.7X to 12X. The full-color TFT widescreen display offers high-contrast viewing modes for easier reading; the user can set up to 4 color combinations from a choice of 16. When positioned on the detachable stand, the screen can be angled. Features inclu

The Compact 5 HD is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The 8 megapixel, high-definition, auto-focus camera provides continuous magnification of 1.5X to 18X. The full-color TFT widescreen display offers high-contrast viewing modes for easier reading; the user can select from a choice of 16 color combinations. The unit can be used with the screen extended up from the base and tilted for reading, or it can be used flat for spot or long-distance viewing. The

The Compact 7 HD is a portable handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The 8-megapixel, high-definition auto-focus camera provides continuous magnification of 2X to 24X. The full-color TFT widescreen display offers adjustable brightness and high-contrast viewing modes for easier reading; the user can select from a choice of 18 color combinations and full-color photo viewing. The unit offers two reading positions - flat or with the screen tilted up from the base.

The Compact+ is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier can be used to read price labels, maps, bus schedules, directions, and menus. It has a color TFT screen with up to 10X magnification in full color, reverse color, black and white, blue and yellow, black and yellow, and other foreground and background color combinations. It has freeze frame functionality. The camera is positioned at the center of the screen. It comes with a carrying case and

The Compass, model 23-4201-2, and Tracing Wheel, model 23-4501-5, are tactile drawing tools designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The compass comes with a tracing wheel to draw circles up to 5.5 inches in diameter in reverse image. The tracing wheel can be used to create outlines of pictures, patterns, diagrams, etc. in reverse image.

The Complete Early Learning IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading and math skills tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes Early Learning I, Early Learning II, Early Learning III, Mix 'N Match, and Money Skills (see also separate entries) software from Marblesoft and all appropriate overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIR

The Complete Reading System is a voice output optical character recognition program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Most functions of this OCR program can be activated by pressing a single key. When the user presses the F5 key, the program activates the scanner and recognizes the text. When the scanning is finished, the user presses the F6 key and the program starts reading. This OCR program has full talking menus, so no screen reader is required to navigate thr

Compu-Dot is computer braille paper available in two grades for individuals who are blind. Final Edit style is 100 pound manila stock used for textbooks and thermoforming masters. It is available in standard and 19-hole punched version. Rough Draft style is 60 pound kraft stock for proofreading, editorial tasks and correspondence use. Both come boxed in 1000 sheets. DIMENSIONS: Both styles are available in 11 x 11.5 inches. Final Edit is also available in 8.5 x 11 inches.

The National Braille Press Catalog lists braille books and magazines for sale. Sample titles include TAKE CHARGE: A STRATEGIC GUIDE FOR BLIND JOB SEEKERS, and OUR SPECIAL magazine, as well as SYNDICATED COLUMNISTS WEEKLY newspaper and selected children's books. Some titles are available on cassette or PortaBook (a disk containing a Grade 2 braille file that is formatted to be read easily by a braille reading device, braille notetaker, or computer with a braille display). The catalog is available

The Computer Screen Enlarger, model CTC-20H, is a screen magnifier designed to magnify text and other items displayed on a computer screen for people with low vision. This hanging magnifier attaches to the top of the computer monitor and hangs in front of the screen to magnify 1.5 times their normal size. This magnifier also reduces glare and reflection, eliminates static, and blocks ultra-violet rays (UV). DIMENSIONS: Fits 14- to 17-inch monitors. WARRANTY: One year.

American Heritage Dictionary in print and audio cassette formats. 5 book volume contains 55,000 words on 55 cassettes. All words are indexed in tape content for easy location. Cassettes are labeled in braille and large print. Recorded on 4 tracks at 15/16 ips, can be used with APH recorder/player and NLS player.

Connectables, model CM-6, are a set of three clip-on magnifying lenses that can be attached to cosmetic, medical, and craft tools to make them usable by individuals with low vision. They have clear acrylic lenses and mounts that swivel 360 degrees to enable users to see fine details while working with a variety of tools.

Consumable Number Lines are number lines designed for children with low vision. Reinforces beginning number concepts such as counting, number recognition, number relationships, addition, and subtraction. Use the blank number lines to provide a concrete representation when introducing fractions, decimals, or negative numbers.

Contemporary Living (CLU) is a personal skills and independent living skills tutorial program designed for use by individuals with cognitive or learning disabilities or low vision. This series of three duplicatable CD-ROMs, three companion books, and three online lessons can be used by high school students and each interactive program is written on a middle school level and branches to a lower reading level when remediation is needed. This series can be used independently or in groups and was de

Continuous Index Cards are index cards designed for braille paper use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These blank, continuous feed index cards are perforated and folded for machine feeding in a braille printer. Perforations between cards allow the cards to be separated after being embossed with braille. The sides of each card are also perforated to allow the sides with the tractor holes to be torn off. Cards are made of 100 pound weight tag paper, and are sold in cartons contain

The Cook With Ease Cookbook, by Margaret Weber Martinez, is a large print and audio cookbook designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each recipe uses six ingredients or fewer. The book is available in a choice of four-track cassettes or large print. The large print version is printed in 24-point type on heavy laminated paper with spiral binding; the laminated pages can be wiped in case of spills.

Cooking with Feeling, by Deborah DeBord, is a braille cookbook designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This cookbook describes 180 adaptive culinary techniques for blind cooks, along with the author's recipes and favorite recipes from such cookbooks as The New Basics Cookbook, Moosewood Cookbook, and the Country Gourmet Cookbook. It is available in Portabook (electronic braille) format on CD-ROM or floppy disk or as a download.

CoolSpeech is a voice output program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This text-to-speech player reads text files (.txt format), rich-text files (.rtf format), and HTML files (.html format). It can read e-mail messages, web pages, and clipboard contents aloud. It also reads words or sentences as they are typed, and converts text files into spoken WAV files. Files, URLs, and e-mails can be scheduled to be read aloud, and the program can be set to read the time and date in differen

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Device to allow touch sensitive switches, which cannot be felt, to be usable by blind persons. A pattern of the switches, using a brailling system on a transparent overlay, is made. This allows a blind person to feel the switch locations and does not interfere with operation by a sighted person. SKILLS REQUIRED: Plastics. AUTHOR: Gugerty, J J; Tindall, L W TITLE: Tools, Equipment and Machinery Adapted for the Vocational Education and Employment of Hand

This corded phone with big buttons and speakerphone is designed for the blind or visually impaired. This product has braille augmented keys with tactile numbers to make it easier to see or feel. Handset, receiver, volume control, (normal/high), large buttons, and visual ringer. Some of its features include 13 number memories, power failure protection, line powered, a hands free speakerphone, speaker volume control, ringer on/off switch. It is hearing aid compatible.

The Correction Slate, model 23-1301-3, is a braille correcting slate designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 40-cell, four-line slate has the same cell spacing as a Perkins Brailler (see separate entry). It is made of aluminum and comes with a braille stylus.

Covers for Braille Documents are braille binders designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. They can be used to bind braille books and other braille documents. These 19-hole punched covers work with 19-ring comb binding or twin loop binding, and can be used to bind tractor-feed, manila, or Brailon 19-hole papers. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11.75 x 11 inches. The binders accept pages measuring 11.5 x 11 inches.COLORS: Royal blue (model 1-04010-01) or clear frosted (model 1-04010-02

The Crafty Graphics Stencil Embossing Kit, model 1-08844-00, is a tactile drawing kit designed for creating tactile graphics for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit contains stencils, embossing tools, and other items needed to create tactile graphics by dry pressure embossing. The kit contains nine brass stencils, including block letters, geometric, and bold plaid stripe stencils; eight stenciling tools, including a stylus with medium and large tips, a serrated tracing w

The Cranmer Abacus is designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The abacus has 11 rows of beads and is useful for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Each row of beads is divided into two sections, with four beads in one section representing one (1) through four (4) and a single bead in another section representing five (5). A felt backing prevents slippage of beads during calculations. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 0.5 x 3 x 6 inches.

The Cranmer Abacus, model 1-03150-00 is an abacus designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a 13-rod soroban abacus with a frame made of high impact plastic and beads formed of rigid polyvinyl plastic. The Coupler, model 1-03160-00, is a cadmium plated, spring steel coupling device that can be used to link two abacuses together. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Frame measures 6 1/8 by 3 9/32 inches. Beads are approximately 5/16 inch in diameter.

Crazy Darts is an audible video game program designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The player hears a dart panning at a random speed from left to right or from right to left, and uses the spacebar to shoot the dart. The closer the dart is to the center when the player shoots at it, the more points the player gets. When the player shoots a total of ten darts, the player is told his or her score and asked if he or she would like to play again. The maximum attainable score i

Creative Ensembles for Beginning Musicians, First Series, is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This instructional course-curriculum is a collection of 25 trios for readers of music at the beginning level. The book follows the progression of concepts as presented in Richard Taesch's An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I (see separate entry). These trios can be played on keyboard, sung, or performed on a student's primary

Creature Cartoons is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make the cartoon's story line contin

Creature Features is a single switch program designed to improve attention skills and teach cause and effect, turn-taking, and switch use for individuals with developmental, cognitive, visual or physical disabilities or autism. Its benefits include increasing auditory and visual attention; training cause and effect and turn taking; developing intentionality; and offering recreational enjoyment. Users activate a single switch, touch screen, or the space bar to make "creatures" perform animated ro

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an electronic credit card/reader for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Credit Card for the Blind uses a miniature scanner and fingerprint recognition software to verify the cardholder’s fingerprint as their signature. A Braille display allows the user to read the details of the transaction, and the card's built-in speaker says the name or type of the products being bought, thus giving the user a complete account of the tr

Signature guide and magnifier placed at lower left hand corner of charge slip, where it lines up with the signature line. Enables the the user to sign his name within the credit card signature margin. Magnifier can be used for reviewing bills or menus.

Beeper device emits directional beeping signal of 2900 HZ or 68 to 80 decibels. Device is 13 inches long and contains beeper connected to tubular sound chamber. Powered by 9 volt battery. Hearing range up to 500 feet, changes of direction heard up to 50 feet away. For cycling, back packing, skiing, etc. Unit is attached to leader and sound is followed by an individual.

Cricket Ball with Rattles is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This ball was designed for cricket, but is also great for baseball or just for playing catch. It consists of a hard plastic outer surface with ball-bearing rattles inside for audible tracking. It allows the user to hear where the ball is going.

The Crystal is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is designed to resemble a traditional handheld illuminated optical magnifier in shape, dimensions, and weight. The Crystal has an AMOLED screen with 3 levels of magnification: 3x, 4.5x and 6x. Viewing modes include true color, black on white, white on black, and semi-color (the default is yellow on black). There is a freeze frame function. The camera is positioned centrally under the display, with LED l

The CrystalTone is a large button amplifier telephone designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing. This phone increases incoming voice volume volume up to 35 decibels(dB), enhances sound quality and enables the user to customize volume, tone, and hearing frequency. CrystalTone control eliminates background noise and enhances sound. The push-button volume control turns amplification on and off, enabling the phone to be used by those not requiring amplification; when the amplification

The CrystalTone Plus is a large button amplifier telephone designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing. This phone increases incoming voice volume up to 50 decibels(dB), enhances sound quality and enables the user to customize volume, tone, and hearing frequency. CrystalTone control eliminates background noise and enhances sound. The push-button volume control turns amplification on and off, enabling the phone to be used by those not requiring amplification; when the amplification is

The CrystalTone Ringer is a telephone signal amplifier designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The ring volume is adjustable up to 95 decibels (dB). The frequency is also adjustable, and the ring can be reset to one of four distinctive patterns. A light visually alerts the user to calls. The CrystalTone Ringer can be mounted on a wall or placed on a desk or table. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 4.1 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches. POWER: Uses power from telephone line. An optional AC adapter in

The Curved Talking Alarm Clock, model 6695, is a voice output digital alarm clock designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This clock features a smooth curved design, a large liquid crystal display (LCD) with audio time report, voice announcement of the time on the hour, a rooster crow alarm, and a large button to press for time announcement. The hours and minutes are spoken during the setting process. POWER: Uses two double-A batteries (not included). WARRANTY: 90

Custom Level Numbering with Braille, model RRE-675, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Signs are custom engraved to mark the levels in a building. Each sign has a large number in raised text in the center. Below the number in Grade 2 braille are the word "level" and the number. The sign has an acrylic core with a laser-engraved top color / tactile layer and a matte finish. The sign includes permanent acrylic adhesive with removeable ba

The Custom Wording with Braille Sign, model RSME-CUSTOM, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This sign is engraved with the print word or phrase specified by the user and the braille equivalent of that word or phrase just below the print. The sign has an acrylic core with a laser-engraved top color layer, tactile symbol, Grade 2 Braille, and a matte finish. The sign can be mounted using the included permanent acrylic adhesive with remov

The Cut and Carve Cutting Board with Prongs is a double sided cutting board that enables a low-vision user to keep food in place to cut. The board also features no-slip grip feet that secure the product. Additionally, a raised border helps reduce liquid or crumb mess.

The CVACCT7+ Talking Credit Card Terminal, model 1330, is a voice output credit card terminal designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is an adapted version of a standard credit card terminal. The user scans a debit or credit card or enters numbers in the unit's keypad. Information in the display is spoken through the Captek voice system mounted on the bottom of the unit. The price includes download and testing of an application from the credit card service company

The Cyclone is a light-weight, single-sided embosser that is designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Produces characters at speeds up to 60 characters per second and is compatible with all major Braille translation programs. Produces single-sided Braille up to 45 characters per line. Embosses high-quality, single-sided Braille on continuous form, tractor feed Braille paper up to 12 inches wide. Features rear-feed paper path so paper is safely stacked behind the embosser. Come

***Do It Yourself*** Simple Sun Visor is designed for use by individuals with vision loss who find that bright overhead sunlight hurts their eyes. This visor augments traditional sunglasses and packs very lightly. Materials: 1/8" thick craft foam, cardboard, paper, or similar materials Scissors Hole punch Sun glasses Step 1 1. Draw the visor shape on a piece of craft foam (or cardboard). 2. Cut out the shape. Step 2: Earpiece Holes 3. Use the hole punch to make holes for the earpieces. You can u

The Dakota Hybrid Vibe Wrist Watch is a watch with audible and vibrating alarm designed for use by individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have low vision. This watch has up to four vibrating or audible alarms. Other features include dual analog and digital display; stainless steel casing with water resistant face; perpetual calendar, and a perforated leather band. COLOR: Available with black face with black strap or white face with brown strap.

The 10x Danielle Ultimate Travel Magnifying Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mirror magnifies the reflected image 10 times It has several LED lights that last up to 10,000 hours. The mirror is designed for travel and is compact enough to fit is a purse or coat pocket. It comes with batteries and a black travel tote. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 4.25 x 6.25 inches.

The Darci USB is a Morse-code interface for a computer designed to provide mouthstick access for individuals with upper extremity disabilities. The Darci USB also has audio feedback through a built-in speaker, making it usable by persons who are blind or have low vision. The lightweight Darci USB uses Windows keyboard drivers, and when it is plugged into a computer's USB port, the computer recognizes the device as if it were the keyboard. The Darci USB can be customized to match the user's capab

Dark Lined Letter Writing Paper is bold line writing paper designed for use by individuals with low vision. The paper is lined on both sides and is sold in packages of 50 sheets. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 8.5 inches. COLOR: White with dark lines.

The prototypes have been built: a single probe version and a double probe model. System consists of a small box with circuitry and speaker and a photosensor probe or probes at the end of a cable. Each probe also has a suction cup to hold it in place over an indicator lamp. The probe is silent when the sensed indicator lamp is on. When no light is sensed the speaker emits a constant tone. The two probe model emits two distinctive tones and has a switch to select a constant tone or a beeping tone

The Darwin Reader is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) enables a cell phone or tablet computer running the Android operating system to function as a voice output electronic book reader for full-text, full-audio, and combined books and other print media in the standard DAISY 2.02 and 3.0 formats. Darwin Reader has a voice input search feature, and the user can download books directly into their device

The Darwin Wallet is a voice output money identification program for people with blindness, low vision or cognitive disabilities. It is designed to be used with a cell phone running the Android operating system. The app uses the phone's camera to detect currency denominations for U.S., U.K., Canadian, European Union, and Australian bills. The user holds the bill in front of the phone’s camera, and then the app will analyze the image of the bill and speak its value. COMPATIBILITY: For use with a

This Dazor magnifier is designed for the vision impaired. It has a highlighting effect on irregular surfaces. The clear crown-optical glass lens allows for clear and distortion-free viewing. The curve of the arm provides a total reach of 30 inches. Can be clamped on permanently to a horizontal surface.

The DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) 6.0 Expandable Digital Cordless Phone with Answering System is a cordless telephone with speakerphone and voice output caller identification designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In addition to talking caller ID, other voice output features include a talking alarm clock and talking battery alert. The phone has a digital answering system, speakerphone function, call block, night mode, light-up indicator, and two (

DECtalk Express is a speech synthesizer designed to provide computer speech output for people who are blind or who have low vision. This portable, external synthesizer provides human-like tones and several voice styles. This synthesizer plugs into the serial port of a computer and works in conjunction with screen access software to provide speech output of keyed input and other information displayed on the screen. The Express includes a carrying case, a detachable accessory pouch, headphones, a

DECtalk PC is a speech synthesizer card designed to translate ASCII text files into synthesized speech output for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The synthesized speech capability of the card includes nine predefined voices with user-adjustable inflection. The rate of speech ranges from 75 to 650 words per minute. A user-modifiable dictionary enables the addition of custom vocabulary. The card plugs into the ISA slot of a personal computer and works in conjunction with screen acces

Deluxe Dressing Stick And Sock Aid is ideal for hip surgery clients to put on socks, stockings or other clothing. Normal hand function is necessary for fastening garter clips and manipulating socks. Garters are positioned in a way, that they release by a downward push.

Deluxe Low Vision 60th Anniversary Scrabble is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This game features a colorful rotating game board that allows each player to see the letters upright. The standard-sized tiles are imprinted with large bold letters and easy to see numerical values. The raised-grid style of the board guarantees that words will not slip or slide out of place. The set includes curved tile racks that provides an optimum view of each letter. Store

Deluxe Low Vision Scrabble Game is a large print board game designed for use by individuals who have low vision. This game, adapted from the standard Scrabble game, comes with large print tiles with large black letters on a white background. It features an impact-resistant game board that rotates. Instructions are included. DIMENSIONS: Letters are 0.5 inch. DELIVERY TIME: Usually ships within 3 business days.

The Deluxe Magnifying Lamp XR is a magnifier on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifying lamp is designed with 6.600K and 90CRI Daylight that reduces eye-strain and improves contrast. Features include two separate powerful 13-watt Daylight low heat tubes with individual switches, the magnifying lens, and the Free-Motion head-joint. The head-joint guarantees precise smooth positioning of the lamp without the user having to constantly tighten the wing-nut.

The Deluxe Scrabble Game: Braille Version is a braille board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This game, adapted from the standard Scrabble game, comes with brailled tiles, a tactile game board, and instructions in braille and on audio tape. DELIVERY TIME: Usually ships within 3 business days.

The DesignPro Floor Lamp with 3X Magnifier is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This floor lamp has a sturdy, unobtrusive base for maximum support and a telescoping shaft and flex neck with an optical-quality glass magnifying lens with 3x magnification. The lens rotates 360 degrees for versatile positioning and flexibility. The flexible neck adjusts the lamp head up and down and twists for easy light positioning. Included is a replaceable 18-w

The Desk Board with 27 Cell Braille Slate and Large Handle Stylus are designed for braille writing for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 27-cell per line slate provides a stiff, flat writing surface. The board is made of durable white plastic and the slate is made of metal. A hinged clamp at the top of the board holds the paper in position. Small round pegs are mounted on the black of the slate and fit into the grooves on both sides of the board. After the first four lines of wr

The Desk Slate, model 23-1401-1, is a braille slate designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 40-line, 4-cell slate allows the user to write more braille on 11 by 11.5 inch paper, and is recommended for use in transcribing. It comes with a 28-line masonite board and a braille stylus. OPTIONS: Slate (23-1501-8) and board (23-1601-6) are available separately.

The Desk Top Reading Stand is a stand designed for individuals with low vision. This reading stand is made of durable white plastic. It is portable and holds reading material at a proper position for low vision users. Some features include adjustable page clamps and a built-in carrying handle.

DeskTalk is a voice output computer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This desktop computer includes a preloaded screen reader program and software. The computer features an Intel Celeron one gigahertz (GhZ) processor, a 20 gigabyte (GB) hard drive, 256 megabyte (MB) random access memory (RAM), a built-in modem, speakers, and the Window Eyes Professional screen reader program (see separate entry). This package also includes the "My Office" suite, featuring word pr

The Detectable Warning Panel is a detectable warning surface designed for use on pre-cast curb ramps and other locations to provide tactile warnings to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. The surface comes as cladding for a custom precast concrete unit available in various colors and configurations, with matching custom components. The paver is wet set into fresh concrete and mechanically anchored to the sidewalk to become part of the walking surface. The non slip surface has truncate

The Detectable Warning Plate is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Made of cast iron, the plate is durable and adheres to concrete without wearing, pealing, cracking or delaminating. The measured coefficient of friction is 0.9. The cast iron material can withstands snow plow abuse. The unit is installed into prepared concrete with reusable lifting springs. Upon exposure to moisture, the unpainted cast iron plates forms a temporary iron

DetectaShield is a detectable warning surface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is composed of panels that can be integrated into paved surfaces to help visually impaired individuals detect intersections by foot or cane. It has high-traction surfaces located on both truncated domes and bands of the panel surface between the rows of domes. The domes' smooth sides increase audibility when a pedestrian's cane strikes the surface. Made from sealed concrete reinforc

The Detective s a desktop CCTV designed for use by individuals with low vision. This black and white video magnifier has an in-line configuration, with the monitor above the viewing table, and is available with manual focus, model 999860, or automatic focus, 999861. The automatic focus model has a manual override for special focusing situations. In both models, imaging can be reversed to show black-on-white or white-on-black, to suit individual needs. DIMENSIONS: Monitor is 14 inches. WARRANTY:

The Deuce and Deuce Plus are video magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. This complete stand-alone system includes a high resolution, tilting LCD screen and a rotating auto-focus camera on an adjustable arm. It folds down to a compact system that can be carried with its built in handle. The Deuce and Deuce Plus offer full color magnification, three 2-color, high contrast modes (black and white, yellow on blue and black on yellow), and an inverse mode. The rotational camera

Theses Dial for perfect vision glasses are designed for individuals who have a disability which affects their vision. They are strength adjustable from +0.5 to +4.5 power by rolling the dials near the hinges.

The Clarity Dialogue XL-50 is a large button amplified telephone with signal indicator designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing or have low vision. The telephone has an audio output jack for connection to a headset, neckloop, or cochlear implant. It also features an Adjustable Tone Control (ATC) that allows for the selection of various amplification levels up to 60 decibels to ensure that every word is heard as clearly as possible. Advanced noise reduction technology also filters

The Dictionary of Braille Problem Words is a Braille book designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume identifies words that may be ambiguous or have other problems when written in contracted Grade 2 Braille. It is published in Twin Vision format with adjacent pages of ink-print and Braille, making it possible for sighted teachers and parents to use the dictionary together with students. It comes in two volumes, A-L and M-Z.

The Digi-temp, model 1572, is a voice output large print thermometer designed for use with the manufacturer's Talking Sphygmomanometer (see separate entry). The digital thermometer features an extra- large display and is equipped with a cable that allows it to be plugged into the sphygmomanometer speech module. WARRANTY: Customer satisfaction is guaranteed: the unit may be returned in its original condition for a full refund within 30 days. A limited 3-year warranty applies thereafter. Repairs o

Plug-in voice module designed to be used with one of two blood glucose analyzers: LifeScan GlucoScan 3000, or LifeScan One Touch II (see separate entries). It is an external box that plugs into the analyzer and is powered by 9 volt battery. User has option to use analyzer with or without voice and the voice module can be attached to new analyzer if old one fails. Measures 6 by 3 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches.

The Digi-Voice for Lifescan's One Touch II glucose analyzer is an external voice output module designed to convert the unit to a talking glucose analyzer for use by people with visual disabilities. The module plugs into the external port of the analyzer and talks the user through the self-test procedure. POWER: Replaceable, rechargeable 9-volt Ni-Cad battery. DIMENSIONS: 6 x 3.5 x 1.25 inches. COLOR: Bone case with burgundy panel screen. WARRANTY: Customer satisfaction is guaranteed: if the unit

Their digital read-out instruments plug into this Digi-Voice tool module for voice output. One module may be used with a number of different instruments. Instruments include; micrometers, calipers, thickness indicators, and linear and height gauges (see separate entry). Optional printer ($245.00) may be used. Cable is needed for each instrument category and for connection to the printer ($45 each).

DigiCite is a voice output digital display reader designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system continuously monitors and captures images of digital displays, such as alphanumeric LEDs (light emitting diodes). Whenever the display changes, it converts the display image to text and provides notification using recorded (digitized) speech or other, optional outputs. It works with telephone consoles, alarm displays, measurement devices, recording and test equipment, a

Digit-Eyes is a bar code reading program and a voice output bar code reading program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program allows a person to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to scan bar codes and hear the names of the items in four ways. First, the user can record his/her own audio labels by visiting the Digit-Eyes website, printing quick-response (QR) barcode labels, applying the labels to calendar dates or other items, and recording messages t

Digit-Eyes Lite is a bar code reading program and a voice output bar code reading program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program allows a person to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to read Digit-Eyes quick-response (QR) text bar code labels and standard QR bar code labels. The user points the camera at the item he/she wants to scan, taps the “Scan” button, the application, or app, will display the text of the label on the device’s screen and the A

The Digital Audio Unit, model CD-20, is a voice output module designed to offer a single pre-recorded voice, music or sound effects to products and processes for persons with low vision. This self-contained unit consists of a microprocessor that can be implemented to provide a recording serving safety; instruction; security; or information purposes. It is designed to interface with electrical signals (i.e. analog or digital - household appliances/electrical devices) triggered by various types of

The Digital Audio Unit, model CD-10, is a voice output module designed to offer pre-recorded voice, sound effects or music to products and processes for persons with low vision. This self-contained unit consists of a microprocessor that can be implemented to provide recordings serving safety; instruction; security; or information purposes. It is designed to interface with electrical signals (i.e. analog or digital - household appliances/electrical devices) triggered by various types of sensors (

The Digital Audio Unit, model CD-20, is a voice output module designed to offer pre-recorded voice, sound effects or music to products and processes for persons with low vision. This self-contained unit consists of a microprocessor that can be implemented to provide recordings serving safety; instruction; security; or information purposes. It is designed to interface with electrical signals (i.e. analog or digital - household appliances/electrical devices) triggered by various types of sensors (

The Digital Audio Unit, model CD-30, is a voice output module designed to offer pre-recorded voices, sound effects or music to products and processes for persons who are blind or have low vision. This self-contained unit consists of a microprocessor that can be implemented to provide recordings serving safety; instruction; security; or information purposes. It is designed to interface with electrical signals (i.e. analog or digital - household appliances/electrical devices) triggered by various

The Digital Clock Model, model 1-03126-00, is a tactile teaching clock designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This teaching model of a digital clock has three rotating wheels with braille and raised numerals that may be manually adjusted to any time. This non-functioning model may be used to teach basic time concepts, contrast digital and analog clocks, or introduce travel schedules or time/distance tracking. Its housing is plastic with non-skid rubber feet. DIMENSION (Lx

The Digital Clock Radio, model 995, is a digital alarm clock designed for use by people with low vision. The unit features an AM/FM radio, alarm with snooze feature, a lighted clock face, and large markings. WARRANTY: The manufacturer guarantees satisfaction with this product or it may be exchanged or returned for a full refund.

The Digital Cordless Answering System, model KX-TG4741B, is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speakerphone and answering machine designed for use by individuals who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The phone features DECT 6.0 Plus Technology for interference-free communication; Talking Caller ID with 50 number recall; 70 name and number phonebook; a large, 1.8-inch white backlit handset display; and a bright LED indicator. Other features include a

The Digital Cordless Answering System, model KX-TG6591T, is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speakerphone and answering machine designed for use by individuals with arthritis or who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The phone features one non-slip handset (expandable up to 6 handsets), DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) 6.0 Plus technology for interference-free communication, talking caller ID with five number recall, 50 name and nu

The Digital Cordless Answering System, model KX-TG6592T, is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speakerphone and answering machine designed for use by individuals with arthritis or who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The phone features two non-slip handsets, DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) 6.0 Plus technology for interference-free communication, talking caller ID with five number recall, 50 name and number phonebook, intelligent e

The Digital Talking Bible is a digital talking book designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The full text edition of the New International Standard Version (New Testament only) is read at the push of a button. The user presses a single button to skip back and forth through chapters and books. Each skip announces the name of the book and chapter number before reading begins. Other features include a large speaker on the front of the Bible and volume levels that can be ra

The Digital Talking Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer is an electronic thermometer designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The unit can sit on a table or be mounted to a wall. It has two large liquid crystal displays (LCD), and reads indoor and outdoor temperatures in a true human voice when a button is pressed. It can be preset to read temperatures at a fixed time or hourly, or to give alerts for high temperatures and freezing temperatures. It also can provide the daily high and

The Digital Talking Watch is a voice output watch designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This watch features a polished metal case, leather or metallic expansion band, a large speaker located on the front, and digital display. The watch also features an alarm with a choice of three sounds - a beep, rooster or cuckoo. The alarm and the current time are set by pressing buttons that are indented to ensure that once the watch is set, it will not be reset by mistake. To hea

The Digital Talking Watch with Voice and Alarm is a voice output watch designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This watch has a digital LCD display, a plastic case with a matching band with a buckle that adjusts to fit very small to large sized wrists. All functions are controlled by buttons on the face with different shaped buttons for each function. The watch also features an alarm with a choice of two sounds: beep or cuckoo. The user can set the alarm and have the time ann

The Dino ASL Unisex Watch is a low vision watch and ASL display watch designed for use by individuals with low vision and individuals who speak American Sign Language (ASL). This watch features an extra large face with bold black numbers displayed in American Sign Language symbols. Other features include a black stretch canvas strap with an adjustable touch-fastener. DIMENSIONS: The face is 2 inches in diameter.

The Dino Junior Big Number Calculator is a large print calculator designed for use by individuals with low vision. Features include a large liquid crystal display (LCD) and large keys with bold, black-on-white numbers. The eight-digit calculator performs standard mathematical functions and percentages and is small enough to fit in a purse or briefcase. POWER: Uses solar power and batteries (G-10 or Eveready 189) (not included). DIMENSIONS: (LxWxD) 5.67 x 4.17 x .87 inches.

The Dino LV Unisex Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by individuals who have low vision. This watch features a round gold-framed white face with extra large bold black numbers and hands. It also has a fabric stretch band. DIMENSIONS: The face measures over 2 inches in diameter. COLOR: The band is black. WARRANTY: 1 year warranty.

The Direction Changing Prism for Keplerian Monoculars, model 1690, is designed to provide a comfortable viewing position when using the monocular lens for individuals with low vision. The user is able to angle the monocular down and still see the image ahead. When this is used with the Keplerian monocular and a table top stand, a student is able to view the blackboard without having to refocus or change writing positions. OPTIONS: A table-top stand, model 1670-3, allows for a comfortable positio

The Discover:Switch is a single-switch keyboard modification and on-screen keyboard program designed to enable children with physical disabilities to access popular educational software. The voice-output switch enables students to use educational software, send e-mail, and operate multimedia programs. The switch includes all necessary software to enable it to display and speak a standard keyboard layout or to display and speak words, phrases, or sentences displayed in a keyboard-style matrix. Wi

The Disk Drive for Notetaker is a disk accessory designed to enable users of Freedom Scientific braille and electronic notetakers (Braille 'N Speak, Type 'N Speak, Braille Lite, or Type Lite; see separate entries) to save any file from a notetaker to a standard diskette. The diskettes are formatted in standard PC-compatible format and are readable by any IBM or compatible computer. The diskettes can be used for data storage or sharing or to serve as a backup of file memory for the notetaker. Thi

--- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself (DIY) tactile Rubik's cube for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Step 1: Remove all color stickers on a Rubik's cube except for the orange side. Tweezers may be used for for this step. Step 2: Prepare all the tactile items by cutting the items into 0.625-inch squares. Step 3: Using the hot glue gun, glue like items to each of the five available sides (i.e. glue all the green felt squares to one side of the cube) s

---- DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --------- PURPOSE: To create a do-it-yourself auditory alert for a shampoo or conditioner bottle for the elderly and/or individuals with visual impairments. The bottle plays an auditory message (e.g., "shampoo" or "conditioner") when the lid is opened. The message is intended to help someone differentiate or identify bath products when in the shower or bathing. Step 1: Record a message onto a recordable greeting card. Open and close the card to check that the message h

The DJ ProPack Speech Module, model M96, is a speech synthesizer designed to put high quality speech in all Don Johnston talking software for individuals with communication disabilities or who are blind or have low vision. This program includes the latest MacinTalk Pro text-to-speech software which has a complete selection of natural sounding, intelligent voices. Numbers are pronounced correctly, words are spoken in context, and many abbreviations can be understood. COMPATIBILITY: Macintosh. SYS

The DNA-RNA Kit is an interactive model designed for individuals with low vision. The DNA-RNA Kit is an accessible interactive model that demonstrates introductory molecular biology concepts, including the formation of single and double strands of DNA, DNA replication, and transcription of DNA to messenger RNA. The model consists of interlocking jigsaw puzzle-like pieces that represent nucleotides, which are the subunits of DNA and RNA. These subunits are accessible to all students and have colo

Do-Dots, model 30080, are clear clothing markers with Braille markings that snap onto the hem, cuff, or collar of clothing to identify it. These buttons, one male and one female for snapping together, feature the braille for the clothing's design (light or dark, print, plaid, stripes or plain) on one side and one of 45 braille symbols for the color on the other. A Braille-coded key to the abbreviations accompanies each package of 100 buttons.

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To assist visually impaired individuals with determining if more water is needed in the water bowl for guide dogs. This solution is a balance system that is positioned under the dog’s drinking bowl. When the weight of the water in the bowl is too low a switch is turned on. This triggers a signalization unit (solar powered flashing light) that immediately draws the attention of the user and impels him/her to fill the water bowl. To make the system

The Dollars and Cents IntelliKeys Bundle is a money management tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the First Money, Spending Money, and Making Change programs (see separate entry) from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh or IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: The Ma

The Dolphin Pen is an access software pen drive designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This USB pen drive device comes loaded with Dolphin computer access software, and allows users to carry the software with them and run it on any personal computer (PC) on which Dolphin Interceptor software has been installed (this software can be installed from the pen drive if it has not been previously installed on the PC). The device is available with one of four computer access p

Dominoes - Boxed Set, model AIG11D,are tactile dominoes designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The set includes 28 plastic pieces. A plastic case and instructions in print and Braille are included. DIMENSIONS: EACH DOMINO is 1.9375 x 1 x 0.25 inches. COLOR: The case is black and the pieces are white with black raised dots.

The Donegen Optical Magnifying Lenses are magnifying lenses designed for use by individuals with low vision. These magnifiers are of various sizes and shapes and include hand held, self supporting, illuminated, and loupes. They lenses are available in glass or plastic lenses.

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable individuals to create simulated braille on ornaments or door hangers. Fabric paint applied to a precut craft foam or wooden door hanger creates a tactile image. Using a Simulated Braille Technique (see entry), a braille message can be added to the hanger. Required supplies include fabric paint in a variety of colors, wood or foam door hanger, foam shapes or other tactile pieces (numbers, letters, shapes, or designs), and a glue gun. Write a name or message on t

The Doro MemoryPlus 335 Locator is a lost item location system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or with cognitive or memory disabilities. When an item is connected to a wireless sensor and misplaced, pressing the corresponding sensor button on the remote transmitter causes the sensor emit a repeating beep to aid in locating the item. The system has a range of 90 feet and includes the remote, two key ring sensors, a key ring clip-on sensor, and a credit-card-sized

Dot & Print is a dual braille / print printing system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This printer can produce standard ink print and six-dot braille on alternating lines. It prints at a rate of 50 characteres per second, using Hewlett-Packard inkjet technology for ink print. In addition to braille and print on alternating lines, it can also produce braille alone, standard print alone, and large print alone.

The Dot Marker Collection is a set of tactile markers designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Each set includes dots having seven different textures in sizes ranging from the size of a Braille dot to 11/16 inch. Included are cork, felt, clear vinyl, velour, spongy, transparent dome-shaped, and Braille-sized clear Locator-Dots (see separate entry). The Standard Dot Marker Collection, model DM1(shown), includes 386 dots. The Jumbo Dot Marker Collection, model DM2, in

The Dot View Series Tactile Graphics Display, model DV-1, is a tactile graphics display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This portable tactile display device converts graphical information from a computer screen into touchable images in real time. It can display all types of tactile images, including text characters, braille, magnification and reduction, scrolling, and moving images. Users can touch the image of a computer mouse in performing the click and drag o

The Dot View Series Tactile Graphics Display, model DV-2, is a tactile graphics display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device is capable of converting graphical information from a computer screen into touchable images in real time. It can display text characters and braille; maps, animal figures, and other line art; scanned photographs and images from digital cameras; and moving images. Operations such as click and drag with the computer mouse, scrolling,

The Doubleday Large Print Book Club is a large print book club designed for use by individuals with low vision. Members receive introductory books at a discount, and agree to buy a predetermined number of books at regular club prices during the first two years of membership. Membership may be cancelled after the member has purchased the agreed-to number of books. Members receive the Doubleday Large Print catalog up to 17 times per year (about every 3 weeks). Each issue of the catalog reviews two

The DoubleTalk Chipset is a speech synthesizer designed for use in talking devices accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision, or in speaking aids for individuals with speech disabilities. Applications include talking optical character recognition systems, ATM machines, talking pagers and PDAs, GPS navigation systems, vending and ticketing machines, dial-up information systems, handheld barcode readers, security systems, and aids for individuals with speech or visual disabilities

DoubleTalk PC and DoubleTalk LT are speech synthesizer cards designed to provide computer speech output for individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The DoubleTalk PC includes four types of speech synthesizers. This card does not effect the speed of the application in use, converts English or Spanish text to speech, and can play back several types of digitized speech. The device offers 11 programmable modes and user-controlled parameters such as selectable voices, translation modes, ind

Dr. Peet's Talk/Writer is a two-disk reading tutorial program designed to teach to motivate beginning readers and writer to compose text on screen and to provide voice output of typed text to the user for reinforcement and auditory feedback. The first disk, ABC Discovery, introduces the alphabet, provides lessons in recognition of capital and lower-case letters, keyboard familiarity, and a one-line word processor. Disk Two, Talk/Writer, has a word processor with four commands, which uses ECHO vo

Dragon Dictate for Mac is a voice input and voice output program designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity, vision, or learning disabilities. This voice recognition software allows hand-free operation of Apple Macintosh personal computers. The system allows users to speak at their normal pace and control applications by using voice commands to initiate any program or action within a program, to move the mouse cursor and click anywhere on the screen, or to place t

Dragon Dictation is a voice input, voice output and voice input text editor program designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity, vision, or learning disabilities. This voice recognition application allows hands-free operation of an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. The program allows the user to speak and instantly see the text of what is said appear in the document, email message, or other input area. The user launches Dragon Dictation, taps the red recording butt

Dragon Go! is a voice input program and web browser designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity, vision, or learning disabilities. The user launches Dragon Go!, taps the red "Record" button on the screen to start recording a search phrase, and taps the “Done” button when he or she is done speaking. The program also allows the user to type the search text in the search box instead of speaking. The search phrase will be displayed in the top text box with results disp

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a voice input and voice output program designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity, vision, or learning disabilities. This voice recognition system enables hands-free operation of personal computers and permits users to speak at their normal pace. The program also permits hands-free mouse operation using MouseGrid technology. Users can create, move, edit, and format text by voice command in virtually all Windows applications, including w

Dragon Search is a voice input program and voice input text editor program designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity, vision, or learning disabilities. The user launches Dragon Search, taps the red button in the middle of the screen to start recording a search phrase, and taps the “Done” button when he/she is done speaking. The program also allows the user to type the search text in the search box instead of speaking. The search phrase will be displayed in the to

The Dream Dog Print and Braille Series is a series of braille books designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These picture books come with braille overlays and a companion Sing Along Songs CD/cassette (sold separately) that stimulates key audio and mental senses to expand the storyÆs message. Two titles are available: Jerome's Jam, in which Jazz the Dream Dog helps Jerome overcome sibling jealousy; and Monsters in Your Bed ... Monsters in Your Head, in which Angie meets mon

DriveSafe.ly is a voice output program designed for use by individuals with communication, speech, vision or learning disabilities. This application (or app) enables hands-free operation of an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, an Android phone, or a BlackBerry phone. This text to speech program speaks aloud email messages, Twitter updates (tweets), and text messages (SMS) as well as the texter’s name. Both male and female voices are available and the user can change the read speed of incoming mess

DriveSafe.ly Pro is a voice output program and a voice input text message program designed for use by individuals with communication, speech, vision or learning disabilities. This application (or app) enables hands-free operation of a BlackBerry phone. The text to speech feature speaks aloud email messages, Twitter updates (tweets), and text messages (SMS) as well as the texter’s name. Both male and female voices are available, and the user can change the reading speed of incoming messages. The

The DS100 Series Audible Pedestrian Signal is designed to improve crosswalk safety for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. This audible pedestrian signal (APS) features up to four Walk "Cuckoo" & "Peep" sound and Dynamic Proportional Volume Compensation that monitors the ambient noise level and adjusts output to ensure the audibility of the signal. Volume is normally preset to 5 decibels (dB) above ambient noise. Another feature, Sound Inhibit, allows the audible signal to be disab

The Dual Channel headset for the Visually Impaired, model SMH 1783-11, is a microphone headset designed to fit a variety of communication applications requiring the use of two channels for individuals with a visual disability. The models are designed for use by secretaries and receptionists in transcribing from dictation devices and for use by telephone operators with visual disabilities using talking terminals. It is based on the StarMate Supra headset where one channel allows the user to trans

Dual Screen Reader and Magnifier is a voice output screen reader and screen magnification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program combines the features of LookOUT Screen Reader and Magnus Screen Enlarger (see also separate entries). The program reads contents of the computer screen, while simultaneously magnifying everything on the screen up to 16 times. The program speaks what the user types, and reads documents, e-mails, web pages aloud. No extra

The Durabak Detectable Warning Mat is a detectable warning surface designed for use as a tactile warning system for pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. This suface is designed to be applied to an existing surface to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is a permanent single-piece mat with truncated domes, molded in resilient rubber. The mats come pre-coated with 3 coats of Durabak, a slip-resistant, flexible polyurethane safety coating. The bottom of the

The DURALAST Detectable Warning Plate is a detectable warning surface designed for use to provide tactile warning of potential danger to pedestrians or transit passengers who are blind or have low vision. This surface-mounted, square or rectangular iron plate has a surface pattern of raised bumps. It is locked in place with underside bolts. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 24 x 18 inches; 24 x 24 inches; or 30 x 24 inches. COLOR: Gray.

The DURALAST Radial Detectable Warning Plate is a detectable warning surface designed for use to provide tactile warning of potential danger to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. The plate has a radial shape, based on a radius of either 10 or 15 feet, for use in a curb ramp. Its surface has a pattern of raised bumps. This surface-mounted iron plate is locked in place using underside bolts. It is available with no coating or powder coated. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 18.81 x 24 inches. COLOR: Gr

Duratek tile is a detectable warning surface designed to provide tactile warning of possible danger to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Applications include curb ramps and pedestrian crossings, transit platforms and bus stops, store entrances, parks and recreational areas, building access areas, and temporary ramps. These heavy duty tiles are pressure molded into rigid, solid plates with tactile surfaces using the preferred truncated dome design. Tiles are lightweight and transport

Duratek-CI is a detectable warning surface designed for use to provide warning of potential danger to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. This detectable warning tile has a solid cast iron plate with a truncated domes design. Applications include curb ramps and pedestrian crossings, transit platforms and bus stops, store entrances, parks and recreational areas, and building access areas. Cast-in-place installation is helped by the tiles slim undercarriage. Fasteners are built into the

The Duxbury Braille Translator for Windows (DBT Win) is a Braille translation program designed to provide Braille computer output for individuals who are blind. DBT Win is also designed to help persons who are not familiar with Braille as well as professional Braille transcribers to create highly accurate Braille versions of school textbooks and other teaching materials, office memos, restaurant menus, and signs compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Features include compatibi

Duxbury TrueType Braille Fonts designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. These fonts enable users to include simulated braille in Windows documents and in specialized applications they can be used to produce tactile braille.

DW Dots is a detectable warning surface designed to provide tactile warning of danger to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. The surface features a pattern of raised domes that can be felt by a pedestrian. The surface can be installed onsite after the walking surface is installed or cured, or it can be installed offsite in a marble, granite or paver stone prior to a tile installation. It can be installed in any spacing pattern. DW Dots are made with precise tolerances and appearance. D

Dymo Tape is braille labeling tape designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This labeling tape is made of clear adhesive plastic and fits the classic Perkins Brailler. DIMENSIONS: Rolls are 0.5-inch wide x 12 feet long.

The Dymo Tape Holder, model 22-0208-3, is a braille writer accessory designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It attaches to any Perkins Brailler (see separate entries) and permits fully contracted braille to be produced on Dymo labeling tape without the necessity of using a slate and stylus. This accessory is easy to attach and features durable, all-metal construction.

The E Z Fill Liquid Alarm is an audible liquid level indicator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This liquid indicator alarm is intended to prevent overflow mishaps while pouring liquids into a cup or other container. This device attaches over the lip of a cup and extends down on the inside and outside of the cup. Once the liquid reaches 1 inch from the top of the container, the device emits a buzzing sound that alerts the user to stop pouring. POWER: Uses three 1

E-Library Volume 1 is a digital book library designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. It includes over 1,500 complete literary works in electronic form, covering a broad spectrum of subjects and written by authors from ancient to modern times. Subject areas covered include Literature, Mystery, Biography, Religion, Children's Literature, Science, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Drama, Westerns, Family Fiction, Greek and Roman Classics, and History

The E-Pill 7-Day Organizer and Reminder Medinizer Combo is a pill organizer and voice output medication reminder system designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. It may also be useful to others who need reminders about taking medications. The E-Pill 7-Day Organizer and Reminder Medinizer Combo includes a compact storage pack made of durable high quality canvas, with seven EZ-to-OPEN Medinizer pill boxes. Each pill box has a day of the week imprinted on top, and includes four

The E-Pill Vibrating Count Down Timer and Alarm is a vibrating medication reminder designed for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The device may also be useful to others who need to be reminded to take medications. Vibration (or a sound alarm) reminds the user to take medications on time. Vibrations are strong and last 60 seconds. The device fits in a purse, shirt pocket, or on a belt. Pressing the Start/Stop button twice resets the timer and starts the count down. The count down timer ca

E-Text Reader is a voice output program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This software reads text files aloud using Cepstral Voices. It can open and read entire files or read user-selected text within a document. An Auto Summarize feature summarizes the information in a document or selected text. Words are highlighted as they are read. Highlighting colors can be changed by clicking the mouse. The user can change voices and reading speed,

E-Text Reader IGT is a voice output program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program has all the features of E-Text Reader (see separate entry), together with IGT - Intergalactic Translator, a built-in document translator. The program can read electronic documents aloud using digital voices and translate them into eight different languages: French, Spanish, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, and Japanese. Electronic format

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a walking cane with an integrated navigation system for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The E-Touch is a touch sensitive and interactive system designed to make navigating in an urban environment easier. The device features an SD card slot where an individual can load maps into the device. The E-Touch beams out guided turn-by-turn directions for the user via a wireless earpiece and tactile feedback through the triangle prot

E-Z Read Slates are braille slates designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These are aluminum slates with pins on the top leaf to secure the paper so that the user can read the braille without removing the paper from the slate. Available models include the ##1 E-Z Read, model 23-0701-5, a 27-cell, 4-line slate; the ##2 E-Z Read, model 23-1801-3, a 19-cell, 6-line postcard size slate; the 8 Line E-Z Read, model 23-1101-7, a 28-cell, 8-line slate; and the Jumbo E-Z Read,

Earl is a voice input, voice output and screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) is powered by iSpeech, allowing a person to use his or her voice to turn an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a reading machine with voice output. The user launches the app, double taps the screen, speaks commands into the device's built-in microphone and Earl will read selected articles from over 250 newspapers, magazines and websites from

Early Learning I is a perceptual training program designed for teaching recognition of colors, shapes, numbers, and letters to children with a learning disability. The program includes the following four lessons: Matching Colors, Learning Shapes, Counting Numbers, and Letter Match. All have the option of being controlled with: a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, IntelliKeys, or single- or dual-switch input. The program may be set to ask for a yes or no response with no as default value. A speec

The Early Learning I IntelliKeys Bundle is a pre-reading tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Early Learning I (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of six overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program teaches identification of eight colors, eight shapes by sight and name, numbers from one through twenty, and upper and lower case letter

The Early Learning II IntelliKeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Early Learning II (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of two overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program teaches simple addition and number sequencing. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: System 7.1 or higher, fou

The Early Learning III IntelliKeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Early Learning III (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of three overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program teaches simple subtraction and the concepts of greater than, less than, and equal to. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Macintosh computers. SYS

The EaseReader DAISY Player is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program enables publishers of audio e-books to deliver text and audio content that is protected from unauthorized copying, viewing, or editing of the source text. Content published using this program can be played back on DAISY-format playback devices, but cannot be copied, edited, or distributed in other formats. When content is viewed in applications such a

Easy Access is a set of keyboard utilities built into the Apple Macintosh operating system that allow the user to modify the operation of the keyboard and mouse for individuals who have limited upper extremity mobility. The utilities are provided with the operating system at no additional cost. Sticky Keys is a feature that allows single-finger operation of the keyboard. With Sticky Keys turned on, the "modifier" keys (such as SHIFT) can be pressed before the key they modify, rather than at the

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an eye drop dispenser to assist people who have the use of only one hand, fine motor disabilities, or have other difficulties applying eye drops into the eye. Easy Eye Drops is an eye medicine dropper that allows and individual to dispense the liquid into the eye using just one hand. This device has two hinged plastic flaps that are located on opposite sides of the nozzle of the dispenser. When an eye is closed, the flaps are placed gent

The Easy Read Bingo Game is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. The set has materials needed for a small group to play bingo, including 100 Bingo cards, 100 calling cards, 1,500 bingo chips, bingo deck, and a fingertip master board. OPTIONS: Bingo calling cards, Bingo game pad, Bingo game board, Bingo markers, Magnetic bingo chips, Bingo calling board, and Magnetic wand. DIMENSIONS: Bingo cards are 3.4 x 2.24 inches, the calling cards are 9.25 x 8 inches,and the m

The Easy Read Finger Tip Bingo Card is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision, arthritis or limited dexterity. Eliminating the need to deal with loose markers, this card features large bold numbers and markers that slide down to cover numbers that are called. The card has 5-ply construction. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 8 inches with 0.5625-inch high numbers in 1-inch viewing windows. COLORS: The card is green or blue with black numbers in white background. The sliding marke

The Easy Threading Needles are easy thread sewing needles designed for use by individuals with low vision, fine motor, or upper extremity disabilities. The V-shaped opening above the eye catches the thread and, with minimal pressure, the thread drops into the eye.

Easy Threading Needles are easy thread sewing needles designed for use by persons with limited dexterity, or who are blind or have low vision. The metallic needle's square eye is easier to thread than standard needle eyes. DIMENSIONS: 0.5 inches long.

The Giant-Face Poker Deck, model W1904, is a deck of low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These playing cards are printed on plastic-coated, heavy-weight, linen-textured paper stock and have a face twice as large as standard cards.

The Easy-Set Talking Watch is a voice output watch designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This watch is equipped with a special dial that allows the watch to provide voice feedback when the user sets the time or an alarm. This feature also helps to prevent accidental reset of the watch. The watch has a plastic band and a large digital LCD display. It is latex free, and it is not waterproof. POWER: A long-life battery is included. WARRANTY: 1-year warranty.

The Easy-View Magnifier, model 5820, is a magnifying lens with neck strap designed for individuals with low vision. This magnifier is designed to be worn around the neck, freeing both hands. The magnifier offers 1.7 times magnification with a large rectangular lens made of optical grade acrylic material. DIMENSIONS: The lens is 5.5 x 3.9 inches.

The EasyEye Floor Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This lamp includes an lonizer Air Purifier that is activated when the light is turned on. It has an adjustable gooseneck and a swivel head. The light uses a 27 watt fluorescent bulb (included) with an anti-reflective lens designed to reduce eyestrain and glare. Other features include energy efficient flicker free electronic ballast. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 48 x 10 x 9 inches.

The Echo Smartpen is a scanner and digital recorder that records handwritten notes and accompanying audio commentary for people with developmental, learning, cognitive or memory disabilities. The Echo is a functioning pen that uses a high-speed infrared camera to record everything it writes. It also has a microphone embedded in the pen that records lectures or audio notes made by the user to augment the written material. The Echo has an ARM 9 processor, and video and audio recordings are stored

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an echolocation trainer for children and adults who are blind or have low vision. Echolocation is a method by which humans and some type of animals (such as bats and dolphins) can navigate their environment by making sounds and determining the location of objects based on the echos of that sound. The Echolocation Trainer was designed as a learning game for parents with children who have visual disabilities. The game can assist in develop

Eclipse is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This desktop CCTV has a high-resolution color liquid crystal display (LCD) flat-panel monitor with user-adjustable tilt-angle viewing. The unit collapses to a compact size for transport. Features include auto focus and electronic zoom magnification from three to 50 times in full color, black-and-white, white-on-black, or foreground/background color displays. It has a moveable x/y table, a forward-mounted camera

The eClipseReader is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software plays text documents and DAISY format digital talking books. It has a talking user interface that can be customized for keyboard operation or a simple graphic interface for users with low vision. The software is screen reader compatible. Volume and speed controls are selectable via a hot key or tool bar. The software allows chapter, page, heading, and phrase

ED-IT PC is a braille text editor and braille translation program designed for use by individuals who are blind. This program is a production tool for braille transcribers. It is a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) braille editing system that allows a braille transcriber to input and edit braille documents. Input can come from the keyboard in a six-key braille writer-style input mode, or from text files via an automatic print-to-braille translator. When the direct-input mode is used (six-

The Edmark Reading Program, Software Level 1 & 2 is the software version of a highly repetitive sight word approach for first grade students with learning or developmental disabilities. The student uses a keyboard, joystick or TouchWindow (see separate entry) to make selections. The student must be able to point, say or sign back a response, and have enough receptive language to understand the cues. The program teaches 350 words chosen from the Dolch Word List and basal readers, as well as

Educational Ball - Tactile Numbers – Orange is a ball designed for children with low vision. Children will love playing with this soft ball while at the same time touching and learning the raised tactile numbers 0-9 (zero to nine) and math function symbols on its surface. Molded natural foam rubber with ultra-soft brushed nylon surface. Phthalate-free

EEZEE Reader is a CCTV video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. When connected to an ordinary black and white or color television (not included) it enables users to read the newspaper, books, prescription bottles, or other printed materials. The material to be viewed is shown on either channel 3 or channel 4 (switch selectable). This device allows the magnified material to be viewed in contrasting black on a white background or white on a black background. the unit is tra

The EIA (Enhancing Internet Access) Web Browser is a touchscreen Web browser designed for use by individuals with cognitive and learning disabilities. Its simplified interface features a context-sensitive onscreen keyboard that extends touchscreen capability, while standard mouse and keyboard access is retained. The program comes on a CD-ROM. OPTIONS: IntelliKeys interface; integrated assessment and Web training modules. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Elapsed Time is a math manipulative designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round, add, subtract and estimate elapsed time. This math manipulative is for 2nd grade students and older, and is available in Braille.

The Braillex EL Braille Assistant (ELBA) is a Braille notetaker designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The ELBA features a built-in modem and software providing full Internet and e-mail access. Also included are a word processor, day-planner, scientific calculator, MP3 player, spreadsheet program, database program, and Braille translation program. It uses the Linux operating system. The ELBA has 16 megabytes (MB) of non-volatile flash memory and 32 MB RAM, allowing storage

The electric can opener and knife sharpener is a kitchen tool for teens and up, who have a hard time using a regular can opener. This product would be ideal for those who have a disability that affects their motor skills and for persons with arthritis. Twist-Off cutting lever for easy cleaning. Built-in manual knife sharpener. Cord storage. Opens cans up to 6 ½ inches height.
COLOR: White.
DIMENSIONS: 8 ½ inches height x 4 3/8 width x 4 5/8 depth.

The Electrical Room Sign with Braille, model RRE-945, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign features a stylized drawing of a bolt of lightning, with an arrow point at the end, above the phrase, "Electrical Room," in raised text with the Grade II braille equivalent of that phrase printed just below the text. The sign provides visual, tactile and Grade 2 Braille information. It has an acrylic core with a laser-engraved top color /

Elegant Magnifiers, model series 2364, is a hand held magnifier designed for individuals who have low vision. The lens is Biconvex PXM lightweight lens with Duplex coating with magnification ranging from 2x to 2.5x. They are mounted in a gold-plated light alloy with a choice of three handles: red-flamed lacquered with gold-plated endcap; greeen lacquered; and guenuine leather. DIMENSIONS: The lacquered handles have round lens with 80 mm diameter. Leather handle measures 100x50 mm. WARRANTY: One

Elevator Control Panels with Braille are tactile signs for use in elevators designed to comply with Section 4.10.12(2) of the ADA. These signs identify floors, alarms, emergency stop buttons, telephone, and other button messages. Several styles are available. Style ECP12 ($9.05 ea) contain 1 or 2 Braille characters only. Style ECP15 ($13.00 ea) show 1 or 2 English characters above 1 or 2 Braille characters. Style ECP26 ($21.40) are slightly larger signs with the following legends available: Alar

The ELG Television Reader, model 1651-04, is a closed circuit television (CCTV) system designed for use by individuals with low vision. It consists of an adjustable camera unit set over a moveable table surface on which objects are placed for viewing on a television (not included). The CCTV connects to any television and provides up to 65 times magnification, depending on the size of the television used. Images can be viewed with enhanced contrast or in reverse polarity. The CCTV can be used to

The EM Help Phone FC-4357 is a large button amplifier telephone designed for use by individuals with low vision or who are hard of hearing. This corded telephone has over-sized keys and 40 decibel (dB) handset amplification. The hearing-aid compatible, concave earpiece helps block external noise, while a flashing light accompanies the ring. The receiver, ringer, and speakerphone all have adjustable volume controls. This phone sets up for wall, desk, or bedside use. A one-touch key automatically

Emacspeak is a voice output program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program provides voice output for the Emacs desktop that runs on UNIX and Linux operating systems. Voice output is provided for built-in Emacs functions, including its text editor, e-mail application, calendar/appointment program, cd-player, and games, as well as for additional applications that can be added to Emacs, such as Web browsers, the LaTeX text editor, mp3 players, and others. The

Embossables are Braille labeling sheets designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. Embossables are designed to be brailled using a Braille embosser or printer. They are made of plastic with an adhesive backing. After brailling, labels can be cut to the desired size, then pressed onto any smooth surface of plastic, metal or painted wood. Embossables are sold in packages of 50 continuous sheets and boxes of 500 continuous sheets. DIMENSIONS: Sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches.

Embossed Braille Identification Plates are tactile door jamb signs that indicate floor designations for hoistway entrances of elevators and for doors. The plates are available with one printed and one Braille character (style DJ3, $16.10 ea) or two printed and two Braille characters (style DJ4, $17.05 ea). The plates are made of .040 aluminum. DIMENSIONS: One character plates are 2.5 x 3.5 inches; 2 character plates are 3.75 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Numerals are printed in white on a black backgroun

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an electronic tactile shaver for individuals with low vision or are blind. The Embrace electric shaver utilizes an ergonomic design positioning the three shaving heads within the hands of the user in the form of a glove-like device allowing for tactile feedback and increased pressure sensitivity, reducing the negative impact of getting repeated shaving of the skin. An adjustable sensor also measures the smoothness of the area so the perf

The Emerson Large Display Caller ID is a voice output low vision caller ID designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. The large backlit screen on the talking caller ID displays large numbers and the adjustable stand enables the user to tilt the display for easy viewing. The display has three lines: one for time, date, and total number of calls; one for the current number; and one for the current name. The device also features a 60-name and number memory and a lighted LED visual ri

The EmFuse Color Braille Station is a dual Braille/print printing system designed for use in the production of print and Braille books and documents. This unit can print 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) in full color while embossing up to 400 Braille cells per second (cps). It prints double-sided with ink and Braille, and can emboss Braille in 8 different dot heights for high-resolution tactile graphics. It holds 2,350 pages up to 12x18 inches and can be reloaded while printing. It works with bra

eMonocle is a large print program designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is designed to read the Open eBook (OeB) file type and other XML file types. Users can increase the text font size up to 144 points, and increase the font size of menu items up to 36 points. Additionally, users can increase the size of graphics within a document, and enlarge online forms. After the user selects a font size, the program dynamically adjusts column sizes to maximize the reading space available on

English Braille American Edition 1994 on CD-ROM for Windows is a manual for teaching braille designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This CD-ROM edition contains the complete text of the literary braille code manual published by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA), including all the print and braille examples, and all the latest officially published updates. This CD-ROM allows both sighted and blind users to access the manual interactively on a personal computer, wit

The English Talking Dictionary is a voice output dictionary and spell check program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This dictionary is designed to work with screen readers and screen magnifiers and contains over 250,000 words and phrases, including jargon and proper nouns such as geographic locations and historical persons. It reads the definition of a word to the user as well as how to use it in a sentence. This program also highlights

The English Talking Dictionary for iPad is a voice output dictionary and spell check program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This application (or "app") is designed to work with the iPad's accessibility features. It contains over 250,000 words and phrases, including jargon and proper nouns such as geographic locations and historical persons. Also known as the Ultimate Talking Dictionary, this app reads the definition of a word to the use

The Engraved Plastic Sign - Men/Women with Handicap is a tactile access sign designed for us in indicating that a bathroom is wheelchair accessible. This plastic sign has the international Access symbol, a stylized figure in a wheelchair, with the words Men (model 352M) or Women (model 352W) in a Helvetica font. The sign is available with double-sided pressure sensitive tape or screws for fastening. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 2.5 x 7 x O.125 inch thick. Letters are 0.75 inches high. COLOR: Brown with whi

The Enhanced Note Teller 2 is a portable vibrating paper money identifier designed for use by individuals who are deaf-blind. Like the Note Teller 2 (see separate entry), the Enhanced Note Teller 2 can identify U.S. paper currency from $1 to $100 in both the new and old bill formats, but instead of speech output the Enhanced Note Teller 2 uses vibration codes to indicate different denominations of currency. Operating instructions in print, braille, and on tape are included. POWER: Uses one 9-vol

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to read the key legends on a talking calculator. The user, who has macular degeneration, desired to read the legends on calculator keys in addition to having the audible feedback from the calculator. The existing numbers were painted over in black and new larger numbers were painted on in white. The new numbers were then covered in clear varnish to inhibit wearing off. TITLE: Calculator Keys. JOURNAL: TAD Journal. REF: Vol 23 no 2,

The Ensemble is an amplified, captioned, hearing aid compatible telephone with answering system and voice output caller identification for people with low vision or hearing disabilities. This phone amplifies incoming sound up to 50 decibels (dB) using Digital Clarity Power technology, and displays a transcript of the phone conversation in real-time on a 7-inch color touchscreen. Print on the screen can be enlarged by swiping a finger. Transcript is provided by ClearCaptions phone captioning serv

The Entrance Sign with Braille, model RRE-185, is a braille and tactile access sign designed for use by individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury, or who are blind or have low vision. The sign features the International Access Symbol, a stylized drawing of a figure seated in a wheelchair, above the word, "Entrance," in raised text with the Grade II braille equivalent of that word printed just below the text. An arrow above the figure points to the left. The

The Ergo CCTV, models Ergo-75, Ergo-MC, and Ergo-FC, is a video magnifier designed to meet the ergonomic needs of individuals with low vision. Each model consists of three separate parts: a removable monitor, which can be adjusted to different height levels; a reading table, which can also be adjusted to different height levels independently of the monitor; and a compact, solid metal floor stand with four wheels and a brake system on the front wheels. Model Ergo-75, also called Ergo-BW, has a bl

The Eschenbach MenasZoom Magnifier is an adjustable stand magnifier designed for individuals with low vision. By twisting the top of the MenasZoom, the magnification will increase from 2.2x up to 3.4x, allowing users to select the magnification that will better enable them to view images or text. If the user needs to switch to smaller or larger-sized text, they can change the magnification with a simple twist of the top of the device. This is ideal for individuals who need different magnificatio

The Eschenbach Mobilux Illuminated Pocket Magnifier is a folding pocket magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The specially-designed hinge keeps the top and bottom sections together and eliminates alignment problems when closing the handle. The unit has a 20-diopter aspheric lens, replaceable incandescent bulb, large raised on/off switch, and an attached protective lens cover that can be removed. A storage compartment in the handle holds a spare bulb (included). This magnifi

The Eschenbach Mobilux Illuminated Pocket Magnifier is a folding pocket magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The specially-designed hinge keeps the top and bottom sections together and eliminates alignment problems when closing the handle. The unit has a 38-diopter aspheric lens, replaceable incandescent bulb, large raised on/off switch, and an attached protective lens cover that can be removed. This magnifier offers 10x magnification. POWER: Uses 2 double-A batteries (incl

The eSlate Disabled Access Unit, model DAU 5000, is a voice output and switch-accessible voting machine designed for use by voters who are blind or have low vision or who have severe physical or upper extremity disabilities. This voting machine has interfaces for head movement and sip and puff switches, which enable individuals with severe physical disabilities to cast their ballot using only head movement or their breath. An audio ballot reader includes audible signals that provide confirmation

For the visually impaired using headphones, Awareness! The Headphone App allows them to listen to headphones while also hearing the sounds of the environment. It uses the microphone to feed in noises as the user listens to music or use another app. Hear a car approaching or a doorbell ringing. POWER: Apple devices. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE: As stated by the manufacturer.

The Essential Blind Cane, model W1310, is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This cane has a hook-style handle. DIMENSIONS: 40 inches long. COLOR: White with red tip.

The Essential Folding Aluminum Blind Cane, model W1311, is a folding travel cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This cane collapses into four sections and has a straight rubber handle with an attatched wrist loop. DIMENSIONS: 50 inches long. COLOR: Aluminum shaft with a black handle and a red tip.

The Esys 12 is a braille notetaker, braille display and braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This portable unit has 12 braille cells with 12 integrated cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. The Esys 12 includes a ten-key braille keyboard with which the user can type notes. The unit can be used to read and write text messages and operate a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), personal computer (PC), or notetaker. The user can

The Esys 24 (also known as the esys24) is a braille notetaker, refreshable braille display and braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has a display with 24 braille cells with 24 integrated cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. The Esys 24 includes a ten-key braille keyboard with which the user types notes. The unit can be used independently or connected to a PC work station via Bluetooth or USB. It can also be used to send and

The Esys 40 (also known as esys40) is a braille notetaker, refreshable braille display and braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have vision. This portable unit has a large display with 40 braille cells with 40 integrated cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. The esys40 includes a ten-key braille keyboard with which the user types notes. The unit can be used independently or connected to a PC work station via Bluetooth or USB. It can be used to read and

The Esys 64 (also know as the esys64) is a braille notetaker, refreshable braille display and braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has a display with 64 braille cells with 64 cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. It includes a ten-key braille keyboard with which the user types notes. The Esys 64 features grey aluminium housing and black plastic details. The unit can be used independently or connected to a PC work station via

The Esys 80 (also known as the esys80) is a braille notetaker, refreshable braille display and braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has a display with 80 braille cells with 80 cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. It includes a ten-key braille keyboard with which the user types notes. The Esys 80 features grey aluminium housing and black plastic details. The unit can be used independently or connected to a PC work station or

The esysLight is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has a display with 40 braille cells with 40 cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. It can be used independently or connected to another device via Bluetooth or mini USB. The esysLight can be connected to a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or personal computer (PC) to read text messages and Internet content. The two navigation joysticks and four n

The esyTime is self contained computer with a refreshable braille display and a braille keyboard designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit has a 32-character braille display with 32 cursor routing keys located above the braille cells. It includes a 10-key braille keyboard. The device has two joysticks and eight function keys located left and right of the display. The user can use the optical sensors and tactile finger movements to advance/reverse the braille lin

The ET Braille Printer is a desktop interpoint printer designed for printing on both sides of the paper at higher speeds for individuals with visual disabilities. The ET is an improved version of the Juliet (see separate entry) with a 40 character line and a speed of 60 characters per second. It will accept paper weighing from 20 to 100 pounds and prints on either one or both sides of the paper. Other features include high resolution graphics and a multi-copy buffer, which will print a 30 page d

The Eternalite LED is an automatic power failure light for use by people with low vision and others that may need assistance navigating in low light conditions. Automatically lights up during a power outage.

ETI-Eloquence is a speech synthesizer program designed for use by product designers to provide speech output for individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program supports speaking rate modifications with no loss in speech quality. It has a fast execution speed and low memory requirements. Memory size is independent of the number of voices used, so the software can be used to create a multi-voice speech application without additional memory resources. The progra

EVE (Etrek's Vocal Eyes) for Windows is a screen reader program with voice output designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It reads text in English or Korean, including Chinese characters with Korean pronunciation. Reading modes include full text, word, paragraph, and block unit. Speech speed, volume, and pitch can be controlled by the user. The program shows the current window status by reading the title and status bar and scanning the window. It offers a button list fo

The Everest Acoustic Hood is a noise reducation shield for the Everest Braille Embosser (see separate entry), and is designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Hood is a single-compartment table-top cabinet with transparent doors in front. When used with the Everest printer, the Everest Acoustic Hood reduces noise to 60 decibels (dB) or less, allowing the printer to be used in a standard work environment.

The Everest Braille Embosser, model 70010, is a Braille printer designed for persons who are blind or have low vision. The Everest is a double- and single-sided Braille printer that uses cut sheet card-stock paper of the sort that is available off-the-shelf in office supply stores. Keys are labeled in ink and in Braille, and provide voice confirmation when pressed. The Everest will print Braille with dot distances of 1.6, 2.0, and 2.6 millimeters, and it will print tactile graphics images creat

The Exit ADA Sign is a braille sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The sign shows a pictogram of a figure running out a door, with the word Exit in sans serif lettering and braille. The sign is made of high impact styrene with a non-glare surface and can be used outdoors or indoors. Double-faced adhesive tape is included on back for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. Signs are 1/8 inch thick with 0.5-inch radius corners. Pictograms, borders, letterin

The Exit Sign, model CAEXT69, and the Exit Route Sign, model CAEXRT4534, are braille and tactile signs designed for use to mark exits in a way that can be read by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each sign has tactile raised letters and/or symbols with Grade II Braille. Both models are rectangular in shape. The Exit Sign (CAEXT69) has a stylized human figure running towards a door above the word "EXIT." The Exit Route Sign (CAEXRT4534) has only the words "EXIT ROUTE." Signs come wit

The Exit Sign with Braille, model RRE-655, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign features the word "Exit" in raised print with the Grade II braille equivalent just below the print. It has an acrylic core with a laser-engraved, .03125-inch top color and tactile layer and a matte finish for improved visibility. Each sign includes permanent adhesive tape with removable backing for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 4 x 6 inches. COLOR: Ava

Expanded Dolch Word Cards, model 1-03560-00, are braille language flash cards designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. These braille flash cards have words on both sides in braille and print, with one side featuring grade 1 braille and the other side featuring grade 2 braille. A corner cut provides orientation. Words include pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, and common verbs. Some cards feature a drawing corresponding to the word. The cards can be used by a

The Explora is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals who have low vision. Designed to fit in a wallet, purse, or pocket, this magnifier offers 4.5x magnification with single button operation for switching the unit on and off and switching the LED illumination on and off. The Explora features a center mounted camera, non-glare backlit TFT screen, and non-slip coating. The unit comes with two wrist straps that can be mounted for left or right hand use. It can also be mounted o

The Explora-Plus is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals who have low vision. This portable magnifier offers 4.5x to 9.0x magnification with single button operation for switching the unit and the LED illumination on and off. The single button operation also controls various modes such as full color, MD with white text on black background, enhanced positive with black text on white background and grayscale where the color is removed for increased clarity. The Explora-Plus f

The Explorer 14-Inch Custom Focus Black & White System, model MSE-AB14, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a camera, a viewing tray, and a black and white television monitor. The monitor can be placed above the viewing tray (the in-line configuration) or in a side-by-side configuration. The system has an auto-focus camera with manual focus override, and a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a business ca

The Explorer 14-Inch Custom Focus Color TV/Monitor System, model MSE-AC14, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a camera, a viewing tray, and a television monitor with a True Color screen. The monitor can be placed above the viewing tray (the in-line configuration) or in a side-by-side configuration. The system has an auto-focus camera with manual focus override, and a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a bus

The Explorer 15-Inch PC Compatible Color System, model MSE-C15-P, is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This system enables users to work alternately with both CCTV and computer applications, in order to read printouts, documents, and letters; write checks, memos, and correspondence; and view charts, graphs, photos, or maps. The system includes a viewing tray, a camera, and an SVGA computer monitor. To use the system with a personal computer or PC (not included),

The Explorer 17-Inch PC Compatible Color System, model MSE-C17-P, is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This system enables users to work alternately with both CCTV and computer applications, in order to read printouts, documents, and letters; write checks, memos, and correspondence; and view charts, graphs, photos, or maps. The system includes a viewing tray, a camera, and an SVGA computer monitor. To use the system with a personal computer or PC (not included),

The Explorer 19-Inch PC Compatible Color System, model MSE-C19-P, is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This system enables users to work alternately with both CCTV and computer applications in order to read printouts, documents, and letters; write checks, memos, and correspondence; and view charts, graphs, photos, or maps. The system includes a viewing tray, a camera, and an SVGA computer monitor. To use the system with a personal computer or PC (not included), t

The Explorer 20-Inch Custom Focus Black & White System, model MSE-AB20, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a camera, a viewing tray, and a black and white television monitor. The monitor can be placed above the viewing tray (the in-line configuration) or in a side-by-side configuration. The system has both auto focus and manual focus capabilities, and a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a business card

The Explorer 20-Inch Custom Focus Color TV/Monitor System, model MSE-AC20, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a camera, a viewing tray, and a television monitor with a True Color screen. The monitor can be placed above the viewing tray (the in-line configuration) or in a side-by-side configuration. The system has an auto-focus camera with manual focus override, and a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a bus

The Explorer 25-Inch Custom Focus Black & White System, model MSE-AB25, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a camera, a viewing tray, and a black and white television monitor. The monitor can be placed above the viewing tray (the in-line configuration) or in a side-by-side configuration. The system has both auto focus and manual focus capabilities, and a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a business card

The Explorer 25-Inch Custom Focus Color System, model MSE-AC25, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a camera, a viewing tray, and a television monitor with a True Color screen. The monitor can be placed above the viewing tray (the in-line configuration) or in a side-by-side configuration. The system has both auto focus and manual focus capabilities, and a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a business card or

The Explorer Custom Focus Black & White Camera, model MSE-ABC, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a viewing tray and an auto-focus camera with manual focus override. The system must be connected to a TV monitor (not included). The magnification range depends on the size of the monitor used. Features include a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a business card or phone number, and adjust its brightness a

The Explorer Custom Focus Color Camera, model MSE-ACC, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The system includes a viewing tray and an auto-focus camera with manual focus override. The system must be connected to a TV monitor (not included). The magnification range depends on the size of the monitor used. Features include a Freeze Image Mode that allows users to capture an image, like a business card or phone number, and adjust its brightness and contrast.

The Explorer LCD Series is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed for wide screen viewing, this CCTV has a 22-inch monitor mounted on an adjustable arm that facilitates adjustment of the screen’s height and allows the user to tilt and turn the screen as needed. The screen can also be positioned for in-line or side-by-side viewing. The system features magnification from 4 times to 70 times, and there are controls for focus, zoom, contrast and brightnes

The Explorer PC Compatible Color Camera, model MSE-CC-P, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This CCTV system includes a manual-focus camera mounted above a viewing tray, which can be connected to a personal computer or PC (not included) with an SVGA monitor. The magnification range depends on the size of the computer monitor. This system allows users to work alternately with both CCTV and computer applications. A foot switch is used to alternate between

Express One is a single-message communicator designed for use by individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities. This unit has an extra-large, touch-sensitive area with a pocket to accommodate photos. It can be wall mounted as a talking sign or used as a table top communicator. Touching the picture or the play button on the durable, lightweight unit activates speech. Recording time is 10 seconds. DIMENSIONS: Touch sensitive area is 5 x 7 inches.

The Expresso Medium Point Writing Pen is a low vision marking pen designed for use by persons with low vision. It produces a 0.5 millimeter-wide black line that dries quickly, and is good for writing notes and letters that can be read more easily by persons with low vision.

The Extra Jumbo Braille Labeler is a labeler designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is ideal for individuals who would like to learn braille but are unable to read standard jumbo Braille due to nueropathy, circulatory problems, or advanced age. This slate is well suited for labeling of card files for phoen numbers and addresses, or it can be used with dymotape, braille paper or index cards. The Labeler is used with a standard or jumbo stylus (not included).

The Extra Large Display Scale, model XL200, is a scale with large numbers designed for use by individuals with low vision. The scale has a large, stable weighing platform with a slip resistant standing surface and an extra large digital LCD display for ease in reading. It has a foot tap switch to activate it and an automatic shut-off feature. Weight and pounds are measured in 0.2 pound increments. POWER: Uses 2 lithium batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2 x 13.25 x 12.5 inches. Display is

The Extra Large Wall Clock is a low vision wall clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. The clock has a molded case and a crystal-covered dial and fits into any decor. POWER: Uses one double-A battery. DIMENSIONS: The clock is 18.25 inches in diameter and the numbers are 1.75 inches high. COLOR: The clock has a chrome case, a white face, and black numbers.

Extreme Reader, model ER-1, is an optical character recognition (OCR) device designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This device is a stand-alone OCR system designed to convert printed text and text stored on compact disks (CDs) or floppy diskettes to audible speech, large screen magnification (television or monitor required, but not included), a transportable electronic file format, or braille. Features include navigation capability, internal speakers, four-button

Extreme Reader, model XR-10, is an optical character recognition (OCR) device designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision or other print disabilities. This stand-alone OCR system converts printed text and text stored on compact disks (CDs) or floppy diskettes to audible speech, large screen magnification (video monitor or TV with VGA Adapter required, but not included), a transportable electronic file format, or braille. This model is a storage reader that reads up to 20 books (

-- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a visual assistance system similar to sonar technology that allows individuals who are blind or have low vision to be aware of their surroundings through the use of sound. Developed by the engineers from the Research Center for Graphic Technologies at Spain's Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the EYE 21 consists of a pair of sunglasses with two built-in micro-video cameras, a computer, and a pair of headphones. The cameras analyze

The Eye Drop Guide is a liquid medication guide designed to enable individuals who are blind or have low vision to self-administer eye drops. The user places the guide around the eye drop bottle, then holds the guide against the eye for perfect alignment. The guide is made of soft plastic and conforms to the contours of the face.

The Eye Dropper is a grasping aid and liquid medication guide designed to enable users with weak upper body strength, manual dexterity, or spasticity to apply eye drops with a standard eye dropper bottle. The device is a metal clamp consisting of machined aluminum, steel tubing, and plastic. The user places the eye dropper bottle in the holder at the top, then grasps the device by the two long handles at the bottom. The device is then raised up to the head, with the bottle positioned over the ey

Eye Glasses is a video magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as a magnifying glass for people who have difficulty seeing. The program uses the device’s auto-focusing camera to display text or an image. The user launches Eye Glasses, holds the device about five inches away from the item he/she wants to see magnified and selects the desired magnification strength (2x, 4x, 6x or 8x). COMPATIBILITY:

The Eye Opener TV Enlarger is a television screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit enlarges the effective size of the TV screen 1.5 times and simultaneously reduces glare while providing good color clarity with no distortion. The unit's free standing frame rests under the TV, and can be adjusted to various heights. DIMENSIONS: 20 inch unit fits 12 to 16 inch televisions; 30 inch unit fits 20 to 26 inch televisions; 37 inch unit fits 25 to 33 inch televisions.

The Eye Q Portable Video Magnifier is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit features a full color, high-contrast picture to enable the user to read maps, print documents, and tags. Photographs, illustrations and three dimensional objects can also be viewed and built-in fold-able legs add increased flexibility for signing checks and writing notes. Other features include enhanced contrast modes (white/black or black/white), automatic brightness contr

EyeReader is a unique reading magnifier that utilizes the LED light of the iPhone, providing a solution to the problem of reading small print in dark areas - like reading menus in restaurants. The LED light provides a bright light source which makes reading in low lit areas easy. EyeReader has a zoom capability by placing two fingers on the screen and then separating them to magnify the text the desired amount. Zoom in further by repeating the zoom.
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Eye Relief is a stand-alone word processing software program designed to be used by people with low vision. The word processing features can produce screen fonts at magnification levels from one to five times standard size, producing letters up to 1.4" in height. Word processing features include Insert, Delete, Cut, Paste, Copy, Find, and Replace. The software produces standard ASCII text files which can be loaded into other word processing packages. The program can be used to print documents wi

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype enhancing the traditional red and white stick used by individuals with visual impairments. The Eye Stick is designed as a practical solution for commuters with visual impairments. Fitted with a sensor lens toward the bottom part of the stick, the Eye Stick picks up location bearings such as nearing a staircase or traffic lights. The Eye Stick then sends feedback to the user via vibrations, communicating a scenario of the environment so that

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of cane that only uses light and ultrasonic sensors to guide individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye Stick reinvents the traditional cane. It consists of just a handle that is comparable in size to a flashlight. The Eye Stick uses light rays and ultrasonic sensors to identify obstacles and determine distances to help individuals who are blind or have low vision to navigate their surroundings safely as they would with a cane. T

The Eye-C is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The Eye-C magnifier features a 4.3-inch widescreen TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen with freeze frame and anti-blur technology. It has five levels of magnification from 1.5 times to 17 times and seven color modes - true color, black and white, white on black, blue on yellow, yellow on blue, blue on white, and yellow on black. The user holds the Eye-C over the content to be viewe

The Eye-Pal is an optical character recognition device designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind. This portable USB scanner/reader connects to a computer and instantly converts printed material into speech, text files, or refreshable Braille (when used with a Braille display from manufacturers such as Freedom Scientific, Optelec, or Handytech). The unit has two lightweight legs that pivot into an L-shaped arrangement from their compact carrying position. This securely supports

The Eye-Pal SOLO is a voice output reading machine and optical character recognition device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This motion activated optical character recognition device reads from a book, newspaper, or other printed material automatically after the material is placed face down on the unit's scanner. Reading stops when the material is removed. When a hand is waved near the reading material, the reading pauses; when the hand passes again, the readin

The Eye-Pal SOLO LV is a voice output reading machine and video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This low vision reading system reads aloud almost any printed material. The unit is composed of a rectangular base with a camera mounted on at the top of an arm that extends from the center of one of the sides of the base. Some controls are located on the side of the base opposite the camera's support arm, and there is a handheld keypad that connects to the base with a cable

The Eye-Scan is a voice output reading machine designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Scan scans text or numbers or numbers on paper placed on its flatbed scanner, reads the text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 10 to 12 seconds in a clear female or male voice. The volume is adjustable using a control wheel on the base of the unit. The Eye-Scan recognizes paper currency so it m

The Eye-Scan Low Vision is a voice output reading machine and video magnifier designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Scan Low Vision scans text or numbers or numbers on paper placed on its flatbed scanner, reads the text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 10 to 12 seconds in a clear female or male voice. The volume is adjustable using a control wheel on the base of the unit. The

The Eye-Scan Plus is a voice output reading machine designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Scan Plus scans text or numbers or numbers on paper placed on its flatbed scanner, reads the text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, and speaks the text aloud. It can store up to 20 pages of scanned text, and it has a USB port to allow text to be stored on a flash drive. The unit starts reading the document within 10 to 12 seconds in a clear female or male voi

The Eye-Scan Ultimate is a voice output reading machine designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Scan Ultimate scans text or numbers or numbers on paper placed on its flatbed scanner, reads the text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 10 to 12 seconds in a clear female or male voice. It has an unlimited capacity to store scanned text, and it can import and export MP3 media files. A

The Eye-Snap is a voice output reading machine designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Snap scans text or numbers or numbers on paper, including open books, placed on its flatbed below a camera mounted on an arm extending above the base unit. It then reads the scanned text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 4 seconds in a clear female or male voice. The volume is adjustable using a

The Eye-Snap Low Vision is a voice output reading machine and video magnifier designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Snap Low Vision scans text or numbers or numbers on paper, including open books, placed on its flatbed below a camera mounted on an arm extending above the base unit. It then reads the scanned text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 4 seconds in a clear female or m

The Eye-Snap Plus is a voice output reading machine designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Snap Plus scans text or numbers or numbers on paper, including open books, placed on its flatbed below a camera mounted on an arm extending above the base unit. It then reads the scanned text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 4 seconds in a clear female or male voice. It can store up to 20

The Eye-Snap Ultimate is a voice output reading machine designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Eye-Snap Ultimate scans text or numbers or numbers on paper, including open books, placed on its flatbed below a camera mounted on an arm extending above the base unit. It then reads the scanned text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology and speaks the text aloud. The unit starts reading the document within 4 seconds in a clear female or male voice. The volume is

CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable an individual with arthritis and other upper extremity disabilities to administer eye drops. Two pieces of PVC tubing were cut to fit the user's hands and joined with hinges. Between the hinges, a slot was fitted to grip the eye drop container and two knobs touched the sides of the container. When pumped, the knobs squeeze the container and deliver the medication. The device also aids in removing the top of the container. The container is placed in the slot

-- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a sensory substitution device that employs pleasant musical scales to convey visual information for individuals who are blind or have low vision. A team of researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have created EyeMusic, which allows users who are blind or have low vision to "see" by assigning sounds to images. EyeMusic consists of a pair of glasses with an attached video camera, which is wired to a pair of headphones. The headphon

EyeNote is a voice output and vibrating money identification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application image recognition technology and a device's integrated camera to recognize bank notes and communicate their value to the user either verbally or through audible pulses. All current circulating Federal Reserve notes (U.S. paper currency) from 1996 forward can be recognized by the app, including $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills. In Spoken

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype device to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision to identify objects and read text. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a camera-equipped ring, EyeRing, that can identify objects and read text, transmitting the information to the user audibly. The EyeRing is a finger-worn device that the user points at an object, takes a photo, and hear voice feedback describing the object that the ring is f

Eyes-Free Shell is an audible screen navigation, voice output dialing and screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) turns an Android device into an eyes-free communication device and provides one-touch access to applications and mini-apps built into Eyes-Free Shell. The user interacts with the touch screen to check status information, launch applications, and direct dial or message a contact. The main screen has seven widget

EZ Communicator Navigator System it is an audible crosswalk indicator intended for people who are blind or have low vision. Is designed for installation at crosswalk to assist other signals when crossing the streets. Emits a sound and flashing lights to let people know when to cross.

EZ Eyes is a large print keyboard designed for use by individuals with low vision. This ergonomically-designed keyboard features high contrast colors and bold print four times larger than the print on a standard keyboard. The keyboard is spill-resistant and plugs into the USB port of a desktop or laptop computer. A mouse is included. COMPATIBILITY: For use with IBM and compatible personal computers or Macintosh computers.

EZ Fill is a device that aids in filling containers, such as a glass or cup. The aid hangs on the edge of the container, and when liquid fills to about one inch from the top, the device produces a signal, alerting the user.

The EZ Flip Spatula is an ergonomic spatula that allows food to be flipped with a squeeze button rather than an actual hand movement. The device allows for those with visual impairments to steadily and accurately flip food. Heavy duty metal is the base material for the utensil and it's dishwasher safe.

The Magnibar with Red Tracker Line is designed to be used as a magnifier, a placeholder, or a paper weight. Its design is to help those individuals with blind or low vision. It also would help persons with a disability that affects the ability to scan because this magnifying ruler has a red tracker line on it meant to be a placeholder. Uses 1.5x magnification.

The EZ Magnibar with Red Tracker Line is designed to be used as a magnifier, a placeholder, or a paper weight. Its design is to help those individuals with blind or low vision. It also would help users with a disability that affects the ability to scan as this magnifying ruler has a red tracker line on it meant to be a placeholder. Uses 1.5x magnification.

The EZ Magnifier is a screen magnifier designed to magnify text and other items displayed on a computer screen for people with low vision. This magnifier attaches to the monitor using an adjustable sliding bracket which allows for adjustment of the magnification level. The lens is sandwiched between two optical glass panes which reduce glare and allow for ease in cleaning. DIMENSIONS: Fits 15- to 17-inch monitors.

The EZ Read Electronic Reading Aid is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mouse-style, hand-held magnifier is placed directly on top of reading material to display the magnified image in full color on a connected television. The unit connects to a television using the supplied video cable. Internal LED illumination ensures that the image on screen is bright and easy to read. The size of the television monitor determines the actual magnification of the item; th

The EZ Test Battery Testeris an audible or audible and vibrating battery tester designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or who have low vision. The tester is available in an audible version (model 1-03968-00) that reports battery status by beeps, and an audible/tactile version (model 1-03969-00) that reports battery status by vibrations and beeps. A flexible testing wire allows for testing of 1.5-volt batteries, including AAA, AA, C, and D batteries. Also included are two con

The EZ Track Address Book, model 1-07910-00, is a large print address book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large print address book holds 208 names and addresses in a three-ring binder with large alphabetic tabs. OPTIONS: Additional name and address insert refill pages (model 1-07911-00).

The EZ Track Calendar is a large print appointment book and calendar designed for use by individuals with low vision. This calendar provides a systematic and organized way for individuals with low vision to keep track of appointments, dates, bills, holidays, and other monthly, weekly, or daily events. Each large print page is produced in 60-point type and enumerates and has space for four days of the month, with enough room to write notes and appointment times. The calendar also has month-at-a-g

The EZ Track Financial Record Keeper, model 1-07920-00, is a large print financial organizer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large print system helps the user to keep track of financial information, including banking accounts, credit cards, utilities, income taxes, insurance, mortgages, loans, and investments. The system includes labeled pages, tabbed dividers, three storage folders, a large print check register, a 20/20 pen (see separate entry), a storage pouch, and a user

The EZ Track Medical Record Keeper, model 1-07930-00, is a large print medical information organizer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This organizer has large print forms for keeping track of medical invoices, notes, medications, and medical history. Pages are stored in a three-ring binder. Large alphabet tabs help the user to find categories. Tab categories are: Medical Insurance; Medical Invoices; Medical Notes; Medical History (illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations, and surger

The EZ-Form Thermoform Duplicating Machine is a copy machine for producing tactile relief images for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The device will copy any brailled or embossed original by means of a vacuum forming process. The original is placed in the unit, a sheet of Brailon (see separate entry) is placed over the original and secured, the heating unit is pulled into position which starts the automatic timer. The vacuum pump starts automatically to produce a copy. Originals mu

The EZ Set Tile is a detectable warning surface designed for use to provide tactile warnings of danger to pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. This heavy duty replaceable cast-in-place detectable warning tile is a double-reinforced polymer concrete composite with a stainless steel anchoring system,. It is an all season product that can be used in high wear conditions such as transit platforms or shopping cart areas. The tile installs in concrete, and it has a flat bottom surface to elim

The EZC Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. Specially designed for and tested by visually impaired individuals, these cards feature reverse contrast and giant numbers. These cards are the size of a standard poker deck. DIMENSIONS: Cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches and the numbers are 1.5 inches. COLOR: White numbers and suit symbols on black and dark red backgrounds.

The Ezsee Big Font Yellow Key Keyboard is a large print keyboard designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed with large, bold legends, this ergonomic keyboard features a low-profile key design and gentle key bounce force for ease in typing. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 7, Vista, or XP operating system and USB port. COLOR: Yellow keys with black letters in a black frame.

The Family Restroom Sign ADA is a braille wheelchair access sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision or mobility disabilities. The sign has the international disability symbol, a pictogram of a man and a woman holding a child by the hand, and the words "Family Restroom" in sans serif letters and braille. The sign is made of high impact styrene with a non-glare surface, and can be used outdoors or indoors. It comes with double-faced adhesive tape on back for mount

Favorite Hymns is a large print book designed for use by individuals with cognitive disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and low vision. This book offers high-contrast Christian-themed illustrations and a selection of lyrics to 24 Hymns in very large print. The book has a lay-flat binding.

The Feel 'N Peel Sticker Kit, model 1-08843-00, is a set of tactile, braille, and large print labels designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes more than 2,300 stickers, including more than 1,200 point symbol stickers, more than 200 smiley/frowny face stickers, 200 reward statement stickers, and more than 600 braille/print alphabet stickers. The stickers come in sheets, and are made of durable plastic in bright, translucent colors. They can be used by teac

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a color pencil set with specialized character-forms on the head as a teaching aid for young children with low-vision and/or blindness. Because young children are able to grasp concepts of shapes better than mere words or Braille, creating a pencil for the color red that has an apple shape on the head allows the child to color by association to real-life objects. Each color in the set has a retractable led pencil with a button on its side

Find the Buttons is a computer instruction program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This audible button program teaches users about the computer graphical user interface (GUI) by providing audible feedback for the movements of the mouse. The program offers ten sizable and movable on-screen buttons, each of which has its own individual audible tone. As the user leaves a button, another sound is heard. When the mouse is in the margin where there are no buttons, a d

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a combination finger reader with a wireless speaker using Bluetooth technology for individuals who are blind or have low vision for shopping at grocery stores and other retail establishments. The Finger Reader has two components, a finger-worn device and Bluetooth headset. The reader scans a product bar code and/or Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and then communicates information about the product audibly through the Bluetooth

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a wearable device that assists in reading printed text designed for visually impaired users that require help with accessing printed text. Users scan a text line with a finger and receive an audio feedback of the words and a haptic feedback of the layout: start and end of line, new line, and other cues. The FingerReader algorithm knows to detect and give feedback when the user veers away from the baseline of the text, and helps maintain

The Fire Exit Sign with Braille, model RRE-275, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign features a human figure moving away from a flame, in the direction indicated by a pointing arrow. Below is the phrase, "Fire Exit," in raised text with the Grade II braille equivalent of that phrase printed just below the text. The sign provides visual, tactile and Grade 2 Braille information. It is available in standard or metallic acrylic with

The First Aid Sign with Braille, models RSME-350 and RSME-350-SYM, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign has the phrase, "First Aid," in raised print. The Grade II braille equivalent is located just below the text. In model RSME-350-SYM signs, there is a first aid symbol (a Swiss-style cross) to the right of the words; in RSME-350, the words appear without a symbol. The sign has an acrylic core with a laser-engraved top color lay

First Words International HD is a voice output language, foreign language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by language therapists and parents working with children who have cognitive, communication, developmental, or learning disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a therapist or parent to use an Apple iPad to help children to learn the words for basic objects in any or all of the following languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hindi and Russian

First Words International Lite HD is a voice output language, foreign language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by language therapists and parents working with children who have cognitive, communication, developmental, or learning disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a therapist or parent to use an Apple iPad to help children to learn the words for common nouns and learn the names of basic objects in any or all of the following languages: English, Chinese, Spa

The Fishburne Alphabet for the Blind is large print embossed labels designed for use by individuals who are blind and not able to read braille. Embossed sequence of dots and dashes form alphabetical characters and numbers. Training aids include a plastic sheet with embossed alphabet and guide lines, a metal slate with embossed single characters mounted on magnets, and series of three audio cassettes with lessons on use of the alphabet, embosser, and tape cutter. The letter embosser creates label

This fitness technology is a prototype drone system that guides blind runners around a track, allowing them to exercise independently without a sighted guide. It is intended for blind and low vision people. Equipped with two cameras—a downward-facing camera that follows the lines on a track, and a second camera that focuses on a marker on the runner’s shirt. Folmer’s quadcopter flies at eye level, about 10 feet ahead of a runner, guiding the user by sound. If the runner speeds up or slows down,

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable an individual doing braille transcription to accurately correct an error while the document is still in the brailler. Place a fresh sheet of braille paper in the braille writer and space to the center of the line, approximately at cell 22 or 23. Write the braille letter "x" and follow it with a space, then type the braille letter "y." Press keys one and three with the left hand and simultaneously using a permanent ink pen to draw a vertical line or dot on the s

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To provide greater visibility of people who use white canes at night or in low light. Red flashing "cat's eye" reflector lights designed for bicycles can be attached to support or folding canes with the included clamps. The reflectors are available in a variety of sizes and can be set to different flashing modes or as a steady light. TITLE: Flashing Cane (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Bill Rudkin. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol 34 no 4, Winter 2003: p. 170-171. PAGES (including

The Flat Screen Magnifier is a computer screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This screen magnifier is designed for flat screen computer monitor measuring from 14 to 17 inches diagonal. It enlarges the image up to 50 percent while also reducing glare and blocking ultra-violet (UV) rays. The screen mounts on the top of the computer monitor with hook-and-loop fasteners and brackets (included).

The Flex Mini Clip-on Magnifier is a magnifying lens for a needlework hoop designed for use by individuals with low vision. This rimless magnifier clips onto a small embroidery frame, clipboard, table edge,or similar surfaces, This magnigier has a high-quality main lens with 2.25 X magnification (five diopter) and an insert lens with 4X magnification for spot checking. DIMENSIONS: The main lens is 3.5 inches and the insert is 0.75 inch.

Flex-Eye is a CCTV designed for use by individuals with low vision. This CCTV has a flex-arm mount that offers almost unlimited choice of camera positions and angles. It can be used for crafts and small repairs as well as reading text, and it can be rotated sideways to allow the user to view his or her own face. This high-resolution video magnifier offers a choice of color, black and white, or reverse image viewing. Focusing is automatic. The camera unit connects to an ordinary television set (n

Flexi-Paper is tactile graphics paper designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Flexi-Paper can be used with the Tactile Image Enhancer (TIE) and Tactile Image Enhancer Junior (TIE Junior) tactile graphics embossers or with a Thermo-Pen (see separate entries) to create tactile maps, tactile educational materials, and other tactile documents. Flexi-Paper documents can be folded or crumpled without creasing or distorting the tactile image. Flexi-Paper is sold in multiple lo

The Flexible Magnifiers are portable hand or page magnifying lenses designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed for reading newspapers, telephone directories, and menus or doing craftwork and other close–up work, these lightweight, unbreakable magnifiers provide 2x magnification. SIZES: Wallet size, bookmark size, and page size.

The Flick Camera is a portable, hands-free distance and near camera for use in the classroom, workplace and home environments designed for individuals with low vision. The fully motorized camera and lens systems minimize the adjustments normally required to manipulate a camera between distance and near tasks, allowing settings such as focus and magnification, to be easily controlled using mouse, keyboard or touchscreen device. Flick is the first immersive and touch screen camera system, allowing

Flip Bingo is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision, learning disabilities, dyslexia, early onset dementia, Alzheimer's disease, autism, or Asperger's disorder. These Bingo cards are in a board game format and show only selected numbers that make up patterns for players to cover. There are four patterns per card (two on each side) in the Low Vision version and two patterns per card for the Low Vision Half Card (one pattern per side). For the Traditional version

Flip-Over Concept Books: TEXTURES is a book designed for children with low vision. These concept books provide interactive, independent learning for young children as they build basic concepts and develop early tactile skills. The format of LINE PATHS (and future Flip-Over-Concept Books) includes tactile and full-color panels that can be turned freely until the child finds adjacent panels that match, continue a line or pattern, complete a sequence, build an image, and so on.

Flipper is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Flipper consists of a lightweight camera that sits on a rolling base, rotates 225 degrees and connects to any television. The user points the camera in the desired direction and views the magnified image on the connected television screen. Control knobs allow the user to change the magnification level and contrast. This magnifier can also be connected to a computer monitor, although additional hardware may be required.

The Flipper Panel (12-inch) is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable magnifier integrates the Flipper (see entry for the Flipper) rotating camera with a slim, liquid crystal display (LCD) platform. The discrete camera projects a full-color, auto-focus image on the screen, enabling the user to read, view distance, and write at school, in the office, at home and much more. This model offers 3x to 12x magnification and photo, negative, standard, and posit

The Flipper Stand is a video magnifier stand designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is compatible with both the Flipper and FlipperPort video magnifiers (see separate entries). It holds the Flipper or FlipperPort camera unit 15 inches above a platform to view blackboards, screens, and presentations in a classroom or auditorium setting. The camera can be rotated left or right. The stand also converts to a desktop video magnifier by pointing the camera unit down towards the table. The

The Floor Light and Magnifier is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed to reduce glare and eyestrain, this versatile magnifier is designed for needlework, crafts and hobbies, and reading. The unit features 12 LED lights that surround the viewing area; a 5-inch diameter oval magnifier with 2X magnification and a 1-inch wide bifocal inset with 5X magnification; and a 17-inch easy to adjust flexible swivel neck. It has a large, easy-to-posi

The Floppy Braille Binder, model 1-04295-00, is a braille binder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These plastic three-ring binders hold 11.5 x 11 inch braille sheets and have an inside pocket. COLOR: One each of green, blue, and yellow.

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To provide tactile maps for individuals with vision disabilities. These maps can be made to any size that accommodates the project. Applications include neighborhood or campus maps, a route down a hall to a nearby destination, or a study aid for a social studies unit. The base of the map is made of foam board cut to size and thin cardstock is used to represent features on the map, such as walls, hallways, or streets. Shapes can also be cut out to represent other

Focus 40 Braille Display and the Focus 80 Braille Display are refreshable braille displays designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. The Focus 40 has 40 braille cells and the Focus 80 has 80 cells. These displays navigate the Windows environment and a new design eliminates seams between the braille cells, making the display feel like paper. The location of navigation keys, bars and buttons promotes comfort and economical hand movement. An additional Perkins-style keyb

The Folding Flashlight Royal Cane, model 5716, is a cane with light designed for use by individuals with balance or walking disabilities. Equipped with a rechargeable flashlight, this cane is also useful for persons with low vision. Features include a high- intensity LED light that illuminates brightly from the handle, a soothing vibrating mechanism that can also serve as a back or hand massager, and a flashing red light with a safety alarm. The cane folds to fit inside a small bag or a large p

The Folding Lighted Magnifier is a folding pocket magnifier with a light for individuals with low vision. The main reading lens magnifies two times and has a small circular inset that magnifies four times. It has a built in light and a folding handle that swings in and out for convenience. It comes with a protective storage handle.

The Folding Magnifier is a folding hand magnifying lens designed for individuals with low vision. The magnifier magnifies images 2 and 4 times its normal size. This magnifier is made with a handle that folds to provide adjustable angle positioning. The magnifier is small enough to carry in a pocket or a purse. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 4 x 2 inches.

The Folding Pocket Magnifiers are designed to be lightweight and portable for individuals who have low vision. The lenses are Biconvex, PXM lightweight lens with a magnification of 3.5x. Models 1740-130 and 1740-530 have a magnification of 6x. They are mounted in a transparent plastic and come in a variety of case styles. The Prestige Collection comes in fine leather cases lines for protection. The Trend Design comes with high-quality, velvety soft cases. The Classic Collection are classic grain

FoldRite: Letter Folding Tool is a tool designed for individuals with low vision to help them fold letters. Made of durable plastic, designed to make folding 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper a snap. Consists of two plastic, hinged plates. Letters can be tri-folded by placing the paper between the plates and folding the FoldRite over twice. Can also be used to create strips of blank braille paper that fit into a business envelope.

The Forte is a word processor designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. The Forte has a QWERTY keyboard and an LCD display. This portable device is available in various packages. The Forte Basic Package includes a Forte keyboard and the basic software package which features flash drive compatibility, wireless fire transfer, abbreviation expansion, sticky keys, spell-check disable, a dictionary, cut/copy/paste functions, scoring program, and formatted file transfer. The premium

The Fortissimo is an amplified, large button, cordless telephone with speakerphone, voice output caller identification and answering machine designed for use by individuals with visual, hearing, neurological or mobility disabilities. The user can initiate a call on the Fortissimo by dialing a number on the voice output keypad or selecting a number from the phone book. The Fortissimo will amplify incoming sound up to 85 decibels (dB), and it offers Bluetooth connectivity for pairing with wireless

The FotoDialer is an automatic dialer designed for use by individuals with cognitive or memory disabilities, visual disabilities, or fine motor disabilities. This device enables users to dial an analog telephone without using the standard keypad. The FotoDialer has six plastic pages, each of holds 24 pictures of people, places, or symbols that illustrate the person or organization that a phone number contacts. The user presses the button adjacent to a picture to dial the corresponding telephone

Foundations of Braille Literacy, by Robert L. Baker, Alan J. Koenig, Evelyn J. Rex, and Diane P. Wormsley, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of students who are blind or have low vision. This text addresses the teaching of braille reading and writing in the context of literacy in general, the whole language approach, and the way in which print reading and writing are taught. Both a theoretical framework and practical applications for instruction in braille literacy ar

The Four Ingredient Cookbook is a standard print cookbook designed for use by seniors or individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities affecting the ability to prepare food, and the Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook is a large print cookbook designed for use by individuals with diabetes. The cookbooks have recipes that require only four ingredients, including appetizers, salads, vegetables, main dishes, and desserts. The Four Ingredient Cookbook combines three previously published cookbook

The Four-Plate Communicator Say It Play It, model 4055, is a direct selection communicator designed for use by individuals with upper extremity and communication disabilities. This communicator features four large plate switches in a window-pane configuration, each of which activates a message up to five seconds long. Light pressure on a plate activates a message and a toy or appliance (not included) can be plugged into a jack in the unit to be activated along with a message. Messages can be rec

The Four-Purpose Mirror, model 6052, is a mirror with a neck bracket designed for hands free use. The mirror may also be used as a standing, hanging, or hand mirror. One side is plain and the other magnified. The frame has adjustable lock-wings. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches in diameter; 12 inches high.

Fractional Parts of Wholes, model 1-03290-00, are tactile aids for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. The set includes one work tray; three form boards with one, two, and three recesses; and four circle figures, one whole and the others divided into halves, thirds, and fourths. These tactile aids introduce fractions in a concrete manner. The thickness of the circles is greater than that of the form board recesses for easy identification. DIMENSIONS: Circles are 3

Fractions-12ths is a math manipulative designed to help students who are blind or have low vision compare greater than and less than, add, subtract, and simplify fractions. This math manipulative is for 3rd grade students and older, and is available in Braille.

Fractions-16ths is a math manipulative designed to help students who are blind or have low vision compare greater than and less than, add, subtract, and simplify fractions. This math manipulative is for 4th grade students and older, and is available in Braille.

The Frame Mounted Magnifer, model 164s, is a head bourne mounted aid designed for those with low vision who do not where spectacles. They are ideal for any task that requires hands to be free such as reading, inspection, and detail work. When lense are not in use, they can be flipped up and out of the way.Magnification ranges from 2x to 3x and can be easily interchanged. The frame is made of fiberglass reinforced plastic and has wire core temples. The bridge and temples are adjustable. OPTIONS:

The Franklin Money Identifier is a voice output paper money identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This machine identifies a U.S. paper bill from any angle or position above the bill. The user holds the device approximately five inches above the bill, and it can identify all current and recent U.S. bills, up to $100. Verbal results are announced in either English or Spanish through the built-in speaker or earbuds. The device comes with earbuds, a lanyard, a

The Franklin Speaking Language Master Special Edition, model LM-6000SEV, is a hand-held augmentative communication and learning device and voice output dictionary designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision, or individuals with speech or learning disabilities. This unit combines a spelling corrector, dictionary, thesaurus, grammar guide, and 10 educational games. The Language Master 6000SE features a typewriter-style keyboard with high-contrast lettering and raised locator dots

The Freehand Drawing Stylus, model 23-5401-7, is a braille drawing stylus designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a sturdy, stable long-reach stylus that can be used to create reproductions of geometric shapes on braille paper. The stylus allows for proper placement of one dot at a time.

A page magnifier can fit into the front of a phone book, dictionary, etc. while the smaller fresnel lenses can be slipped into wallet or briefcase for quick scanning. The large size power lenses offer wide field coverage but with some distortion at edges. 3X magnification with 7 X 10 inch lens size, plastic fresnel. 4152 is for 1/2 dozen lenses; 4153 is for one dozen and 4154 is for box of 50.

Magnifying lens on stand suitable for use in work place. Doubles the size of any display, materials, or work objects, including television screens, meter dials, and information panels. Viewing distance of 1 foot to 15 feet. No distortion or light refraction. 19 inch (model 4140, $76.50) or 15 inch (model 4141, $66.50) Beamscope.

The Fresnel Stand Magnifier is a magnifier with stand and screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The Fresnel Stand Magnifier can be used to enlarge a variety of objects, including a computer screen. Features include a bendable neck, a clip that holds the lens securely, and a sturdy base that does not tilt or tarnish. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 10 x 12 inches (lens).

The Freund Long Hand Writing Kit is a tactile script letter guide designed to teach cursive writing to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The main purpose of this kit is to teach students how to write their signature. Some of the concepts that are introduced are: how to hold a pen, pencil or crayon; the importance of good posture; left to right direction of handwriting; baseline and upper and lower areas where letters are formed; basic handwriting strokes; how letters are connected; a

Full Keyboard Stickers are keytop overlays designed for use by individuals with low vision. These keytop overlays include stickers for every key. Legends are high contrast and twice the size of most keytop legends. COLORS: Keytop overlays are available with black letters on a white background, white letters on a black background, and black letters on a yellow background.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To develop a full-page, refreshable Braille display for individuals with low-vision or who are blind. Currently, Braille displays typically show only one line of text at time. The researchers at North Carolina State University are working on an electroactive polymer-based Braille display that would enable full-page Braille displays. The researchers have developed a concept called a “hydraulic and latching mechanism,” which allows to raise dots to the correct hei

The Full-Page Magnifier Lamp is a magnifying lens on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. Has 2.5X magnification and 30 bright LED bulbs to make reading easier. Flexible goose neck allows user to position the light and magnifier. Side handle and big on/off button make lamp easy to adjust.

The Full-page Slate is a Braille slate designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This 25-line, 28-cell plastic slate accommodates standard North American paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and has Braille line numbers embossed down the side. It also has the guides used for embossing Braille on labeling tape.

The Fun & Learn House is an electronic pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children between the ages of three and six years with cognitive and learning disabilities. This house-shaped device teaches the alphabet, phonics, word recognition, colors, and the names of items found in the house's four rooms. The unit offers four games: Large colorful letters and pictures of familiar household items introduce the alphabet and word recognition: Leap the Frog's encouraging voice guides

The Fun & Learn Mailbox is an electronic pre-reading tutorial program designed for use by children between the ages of four and seven years with cognitive and learning disabilities. The mailbox-shaped device uses Leap the frog, who peers over the top of the mailbox, to teach the alphabet, phonics, rhyming, and reading comprehension. It also introduces sentence creation, grammar, and early reasoning skills. The voice output toy includes 26 talking postcards (one for each letter of the alphabe

Fun with Braille is a book of activities designed for people with low vision. This book of activities is designed to provide additional practice for adults and children who are already familiar with the braille contractions. The activities can be done in any order and can be chosen to practice a specific problem contraction or just for fun. A list of contractions and the activities in which they appear is included for reference. An answer key is provided in the back of the book. The print editio

The Fusion Portable Keyboard is a word processor designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. Features include a large liquid crystal display (LCD) with adjustable font sizes, Math 101 math facts practice, and a wide variety of other writing supports. Functions that students use most frequently like the thesaurus, font size adjustment, and word prediction have dedicated keys for one-button access. All other options, like cut and paste, disabling spell check, or adjustments to word

Fuzzy Puzzles are tactile puzzles designed for use by children with neurological, fine motor, perceptual, and visual disabilities. These handcrafted wooden puzzles have four slightly raised pieces with soft, fuzzy material on each and brightly-painted backgrounds. Available puzzles (each sold separately) include farm, pets, or jungle.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a GPS navigation and hands-free voice control system to be used to steer a guide dog to a selected location by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The G-Navi combines GPS navigation system with a voice input control and a guide dog harness with vibrating-calibration technology to assist in steering a guide dog to any waypoint the user selects. The G-Navi includes a headset into which the user speaks the location to which he or

The Galaxy Library system provides large print and braille books on demand for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Books are distributed in all electronic formats, traditional print, and single or short run print-on-demand, including customizable large font and braille print-on-demand. Braille versions are translated, transcribed, and produced using software from Duxbury Systems. Books can be rented in electronic format or purchased in hard copy. Publishers and content owners can post

The Galilean Telescope System, model 1621, is a monocular lens designed for mounting in spectacles for individuals with low vision. This system has been calculated and designed to eliminate astigmatism of oblique incidence and distortion as well as to largely exclude chromatic aberration. The base magnification is 2.2x and the visual field is 14 degrees with a focus range of 250 to 100 meters. The lens is housed in black plastic. OPTIONS: Reading caps allow for near vision. Magnification of base

The Game Kit, model 1-08440-00, is a collection of tactile game parts designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The kit includes common board game parts that can be used to adapt commercial games, or to create new games. Parts include three generic game boards that can be marked with shapes, textures, letters, or words; tactile/visual dice with a shaker and dice tray; tactile/visual board game playing pieces; card holders; and a spinner with tactile overlays. The kit also

The Game of Squares, model 1-08430-00, is a tactile board game designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Playing board is divided into 16 small squares. Sides and markers are included. Players alternate placing sides on the board to enclose a small square. When a player completes a square, he or she claims it with a marker and places the next side. The player who has claimed the most squares at the end of the game is the winner.

The GAMZ Player CD with Speak Text is a CD-ROM containing an educational game program (the GAMZ Player) designed to teach reading and spelling skills to students with learning disabilities, and a screen reader program (Speak Text) that is also designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. The educational game program is based on the Swap and Fix educational card games (see separate entry). It contains software versions of all 35 boxed Swap and Fix card games, plus 14 extra Swap and

The Amplified Corded Phone for Mild Hearing Loss with Large Buttons, model 29568GE1, is an amplified large button telephone designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing or have low vision. This hearing aid compatible telephone includes a base speakerphone and a handset, both with volume control. It has an amplified ringer, one touch redial, and three speed dial buttons, and is desk or wall mountable. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 3.74 x 8.46 x 7.09 inches. WEIGHT: 1.74 pounds. COLOR: White. WAR

The GE Amplified Cordless Phone for Mild Hearing Loss, model 27906GE1, is an amplified large-button cordless telephone designed for use by individuals who are hard of hearing or have low vision. Hearing-related features include audio boost sound adjustment, volume control for incoming calls, an oversized ear seal, hearing aid compatibility, and ringer volume control. The phone has call-waiting and caller identification (ID) with a 40-name and number memory. The backlit liquid crystal display (LC

The GE PhotoPhone with 7-inch Picture Caller ID, model 27956FE1, is a cordless telephone with picture caller identification (ID) designed for use by individuals with low vision, Alzheimer's disease, or cognitive disabilities. This cordless phone comes with a digital picture frame, which displays a picture slideshow in conjunction with caller ID. The phone stores up to 100 images internally, and accepts SD, XD, and MS memory cards. The phone is desk or wall mountable, and is hearing aid compatibl

The Gemini Braille Printer, also called the Gemini Print and Braille Embosser, is a braille printer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille printer can print braille and ink print simultaneously on the same page. Ink characters can be printed in a standard size or two or four times larger, and the user can also adjust the shading. Ink characters can be positioned either above or below the braille. Ink characters that can be printed include the major Europea

Gemini Metal ADA Plaques are braille signs designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These signs have large restroom symbols (a stylized drawing of a man in pants and/or a woman in a skirt), with the word Restroom(s) in large letters below the symbols and in braille letters underneath. Symbols and letters are available with either a smooth or stippled background. These signs are made of solid aluminum, bronze, or brass. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 8 x 6 x .25 inches. COLORS: Male

The Genoa Motion Activated Clock, JMR868A, is a low vision wall clock and automatic night light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This self-setting atomic wall clock has a large liquid crystal display (LCD) display in either 12- or 24-hour format. The month, day, and indoor temperature is shown in much smaller characters. When motion is detected in a dark room, the nightlight and wall clock backlight temporarily activate. The clock has a daily crescendo alarm and user-selectable h

Geometric Forms, model 1-03410-00, are tactile aids for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These tactile aids for math introduce primary level students to the shape of a circle, square and triangle. The kit includes three plane figures, four solid figures, and a plastic sheet illustrating the three shapes in high contrast raised lines. COLOR: Plane and solid figures are yellow. Plastic sheet is white with black raised line.

Geometro: Student Workbook Kit is designed for children with low vision. The Student Workbook Kit for Geometro is designed for students in the elementary grades, and revolves around three kinds of tasks: familiarizing students with various 3-D solids and their general properties, helping students grasp the difficult concepts of how 3-D solids relate to their 2-D representations, and, helping students understand how 3-D objects are made with 2-D objects.

The Geometry Tactile Graphics Kit, model 1-08841-00, is a tactile graphics set for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. The set includes 52 thermoformed raised-line drawings depicting concepts, figures, and relationships that are covered in nearly all geometry textbooks. The tactile graphics in this set provide advantages over braille textbook graphics in that they are large enough for students to measure with rulers or protractors, and they incorporate some featur

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To demonstrate the difference between various types of angles for young children with vision disabilities. This technique was developed by a third-grade student who is blind for teaching younger children. The student uses his folding travel cane to demonstrate a right angle, showing the other students that if the corner of a piece of paper fits in the angle between two sections of the cane, a right angle has been created. If the angle is smaller than the right

The GeoSafari Talking Globe and GeoSafari Talking Globe Jr are voice output globes with built-in electronic geographical quiz games suitable for children with learning disabilities or low vision. Games may be played by one to four individual players or teams and may be customized to three skill levels. The GeoSafari Talking Globe asks and answers over 10,000 questions about countries, capitals, cities, rivers, oceans, landmarks, and national songs. The GeoSafari Jr version features a simplified

-- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a gesture-to-voice synthesizer for individuals with speech or communication disabilities. The gesture-to-voice synthesizer was created at the University of British Columbia by a team led by professor of electrical and computer engineering Sidney Fels. It allows users to put on a pair of sensor-equipped gloves, then move their hands in the air. Based on those hand movements, the synthesizer is able to create audible speech. The gloves conta

Getting Dressed Software is a vocabulary enhancement and personal and indpendent living skills tutorial program designed to teach about getting dressed for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. It not only teaches vocabulary about clothing, but also teaches dressing skills. Users will learn words for clothing items and how to dress for a variety of occasions. It features a quiz section to enhance what is learned and has voice output capabilities for non-readers. For students with

Getting To Know You: Facial Expression Cards are cards designed for individuals with low vision.Getting To Know You: Facial Expression Cards come as part of a kit, however, they ae also sold individually. Getting To Know You: Facial Expression Cards help individuals with low vision gain social skills ability awareness.

Getting To Know You: Go Fish Cards are designed for individuals with low vision. Getting To Know You: Go Fish Cards come as part of a kit, however they are also sold individually. Getting To Know You: Go Fish Cards help individuals with low vision improve their social skills and more.

The gh PLAYER is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This playback software enables users to play DAISY-standard digital talking books, save time finding information, and improve reading productivity. Text can be read aloud with or without an on-screen display. Users have the option of navigating a book by individual sections or segments or by going directly to a specific page, and can determine their location within the book us

GhostReader is a voice output program designed for use by individuals with low vision or reading disabilities. This text-to-speech utility enables text files or e-mail to be read aloud with human-sounding Acapela voices. The program can read text, Word, HTML, PDF, and RTF files, or to speak selected text in any application. Words are highlighted onscreen as they are read. The user can cause onscreen text to be read by pointing the cursor at it. The program can also convert text to MP3 audio file

The Giant Calculator, model GC78l, is a large button and large print calculator designed for use by individuals with fine motor disabilities or low vision. This calculator has large rubber keys and an 8-digit LCD display with large numbers and an adjustable tilt screen. Functions include memory and percentages. POWER: Uses solar panel or button cell battery (included). DIMENSIONS: 11 x 8.25 x 0.875 inches. COLOR: Black or silver.

The Giant Display Alarm Clock is a low vision digital alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. This alarm clock displays the time in large digits that are readable in daylight or darkness. The time and alarm can be set using buttons on the clock or with the included wireless remote control. The clock displays the time in the 12- or 24-hour format, it has a remote-operated snooze function, and it can be used at the bedside or wall mounted. POWER: Uses standard alternating curr

The Giant Laminated Crossword Puzzle Set is a large print crossword puzzle designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large puzzle can be hung on a wall or workboard and used as a group activity to promote verbal, problem solving, and social skills, and the ability to sustain attention and follow directions. The puzzle sheet is laminated so writing can be wiped off. It comes with five overhead wet-erase fine point pens and a Clues and Answers Book with clues for 50 crossword puzzles d

The Giant Monopoly Deluxe Game is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision or fine motor or grasping disabilities. This set includes playing pieces 150 percent of their normal size and an over-sized board. Built with solid wood stained and varnished for a subdued gloss finish the board includes a recessed well lined with smooth felt where the Chance and Community Chest cards reside. The well is ideal for rolling the game's dice, ensuring that the over-sized metal-

Giant Playing Cards, model 6PCGT, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These oversized cards have large pictures and are printed in large, easy-to-read type. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 8 x 5 inches.

The Giant Print Bingo Card is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This super large print bingo card is laminated for durability and ease of cleaning. DIMENSIONS: The card measures 11 x 17 inches and the numbers are just under 2 inches. COLOR: Available in yellow with black numbers or white with black numbers.

The Giant Print Calendar is a low vision calendar designed for use by individuals who have low vision. When opened, this spiral-bound calendar shows the whole month of days and dates. The numbers are large and bold with space to make notes in each box. Other features include pages for notes and appointments. DIMENSIONS (HxL): 8.5 x 11 inches. The numbers are 1 inch high. COLOR: Black characters on white background.

The Giant Print Reference Bible is a large print book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This large-print Bible includes the entire text of the King James Bible with the words of Christ in red, read-along references and notes, and a leatherflex binding. DIMENSIONS: Print is 3/16-inch high. COLOR: Burgundy cover with gold stamping.

Giant Scrabble is a large print board game designed for use by individuals with low vision or fine motor disabilities. This version of the game is 50 percent larger than the standard game and includes an oversized, folding Scrabble board, 100 oversized wood tiles with large print letters, four oversized wood tile racks, and an oversized score pad. A large print instruction sheet is also included. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 24 x 11.25 x 2 inches. WEIGHT: 4 pounds.

The Giant Size Playing cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. This standard deck features over-sized cards with extra-large images and markings. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 7 x 5.5 inches.

Giant Textured Beads with Pattern Matching Cards help teachers and parents working with young students in preschool, kindergarten and early elementary grades who are blind and have visual impairments. These Pattern Matching Cards reinforce the tactile continuum from real object (most basic level) to raised-line graphics (most advance level). Students in higher grades will be challenged by the increasing difficulty posed by the “Platform” and “3-D View” matching cards.

The Giant-View Clock - Tactile Easy View Clock, model 47520, is a low vision analog clock designed for table or wall use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This quartz clock has a square case and a traditional clock face with hour and minute hands that sweep around in a circle. The face has large numbers with high contrast colors. The clock has tactile markings that designate numbers as follows: one dot on the 12; three dots at the 3, 6, and 9; and two dots at all the other number

Gilligan Plastic Sheets, model 23-8013-7, are plastic sheets for tactile graphics designed for use in creating graphics, diagrams, and maps for individuals who are blind or have low vision. These clear, heavy plastic sheets can be embossed with letters, braille characters, lines, and other markings. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 11 inches.

The Ginger Spelling and Grammar Checker is a word processor program with voice output option designed for use by individuals with dyslexia. This program enables children and adults with learning disabilities to independently write comprehensible, error-free text in English. The kinds of spelling mistakes commonly generated by people with dyslexia are corrected automatically based on context and phonetic word similarity. The program corrects phonetic spelling mistakes, unusual spelling mistakes,

Glow-In-The-Dark Tape is glow tape designed for use by individuals with low vision. This weatherproof, flexible tape has an adhesive backing that sticks to metal, fabric, plastic, walls, and most other surfaces, enabling stairs, railings, changes in floor level, light switches, and other objects to be marked for higher visibility in the dark. DIMENSIONS (WxL): This tape comes in rolls of 1 x 60 inches that can be cut to the size needed.

The GNK Magnifier is a computer screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This free standing unit is mounted on an oak base and is height-adjustable. The lens is sandwiched between optical glass for protection. The unit is portable and can also be used for general work and viewing documents.

The GoBible Traveler is a digital talking book and digital talking book player designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handheld, portable unit is pre-loaded with an audio version of the entire Christian. An interactive on-screen menu with voice output enables the user to scroll through the Old and New Testaments, select the book, chapter and verse, and begin play. Text appears on screen as it is read. The unit is available preloaded with either the King James Versi

GoBible Voyager is a recorded book and voice output recorded book player designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handheld, portable unit is preloaded with an audio version of the entire Christian Bible, with 3 gigabytes (GB) of space available for additional content (approximately 750 songs or over 100 hours of audio books). An interactive on-screen menu with voice output enables the user to scroll through the Old and New Testaments, select the book, chapter and ve

Goin' On a Bear Hunt - Moving Ahead Storybook Series, model 6-77903-00, is a braille book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This braille book is part of a series that introduces symbolic representation, raised line illustrations, and text. Students explore tactile illustrations with varying levels of detail; track varying types of lines and intersecting lines; encounter tactile symbols, simple keys, and maps; discover braille words embedded in the graphics and locate

Golden-Eye is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This device magnifies in black and white only. It is a hand-sized unit that connects to a television set (not included). Users have a choice of hand-held operation or hands-free use with a flex-arm mount that can be clamped on the edge of a desk or table. Magnification ranges from 4.9 to 17 times for a 7-inch TV, nine to 32 times for a 13-inch TV, and 14 to 49 times for a 20-inch TV. The device can be focused from l

The Good Grips Measuring Cup Set is a set of four measuring cups designed for use by individuals with low vision. The dark color of these cups provides contrast to the lighter color of many ingredients used in cooking, such as sugar, flour, salt. The set includes 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup units. COLOR: Black.

Goodfeel Braille Music Translator and Goodfeel Lite are braille music translation programs designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. Goodfeel Braille Music Translator automatically converts computer music files into braille music files. It transcribes lyrics as well as files in instrumental and keyboard formats. Goodfeel Braille Music Translator fully supports the 1997 international standards for music symbols and provides a choice of international, North American or United K

Google Voice Search Demo is a voice input Web browser designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities. This system enables users to telephone an automated voice search system to obtain Google Web search results. The user calls the system at 650-318-0165 and at the prompt "Say Your Search Keywords" speaks his/her query to the system. Once this is complete, the system notifies the user that the results are ready and clicking a link on http://labs1.google.com/gvs.html opens a new

The Gooseneck Magnifiers, models 2754-60 and 2754-680, are magnifying lens with a stand for individuals with low vision. They have a metal base and an adjustable chrome plated metal tube. They are specifically designed for vision tasks that require hands to be free. Model 2754-60 is made with an Aplanatic PXM lightweight lens with Duplex coating and magnifies 4x. Model 2754-680 has a Biconvex PXM lens with Duplex coating and magnifies 2.5x. This model comes with a 5x bifocal lens. DIMENSIONS: Mo

The Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille Embossers are Braille labelers and raised dot makers designed to enable the user to make Braille messages including both letters and numbers to adhere to existing signs or to stand alone as a label. GRADE 1 MODEL: This is a hand-held unit that produces labels on aluminum or vinyl materials. (Label tape sold separately; see separate entry.) GRADE 2 MODEL: This embosser is a desk unit that will produce Braille messages that comply to ADA regulations when properly pl

Grade 2 Braille Cards, model 1-03561-00, are braille language flash cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards can be used to drill students on the braille literary code. The cards show the braille alphabet and numbers, punctuation and composition signs, one-cell whole-word and part-word signs, two-cell contractions, and short-form words. There are 247 flash cards in the set, including 26 cards with the braille alphabet on one side and large print on the

Graph-It is a braille graphics program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Available for use with Freedom Scientific braille notetakers (Braille 'N Speak, Type 'N Speak, Braille Lite, or Type Lite; see entries) or IBM and compatible computers, users can use this tactile scientific graphing calculator with an embosser to create braille graphs to enhance higher math comprehension. Standard features include the capability to plot graphs, save them to a file, and emboss

The Graphic Aid for Mathematics is a tactile aid for math designed for students who are blind or have low vision. It is used in the construction of graphs and other mathematical figures necessary for the study of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. It is particularly useful for coordinate geometry and for graphing algebraic equations. The aid consists of a cork board mounted with a rubber mat embossed with a 34 by 30 grid of 1/2 inch squares. Pins are inserted to mark coord

Graphic Braille Signs are tactile facility signs made of acrylic designed to indicate rooms, services, and other features of a building. The signs contain a graphic, English word, and Braille translation for the following: Restrooms, Men, Women, Escalator, Telephone, Stairway, Elevator, Cafeteria, and Lobby. MOUNTING: Signs supplied with double-faced foam tape for mounting. DIMENSIONS: Signs are 8 x 8 inches; letter height is 5/8 inch; graphics area is 6 inches; and Braille is raised 1/32 inch.

Green-Lined Writing Paper for Primary Students, is bold lined writing paper designed for use by students with low vision. The paper comes in "portrait" (models 1-04831-00, 1-04869-00, and 1-04872-00) or "landscape" (models 1-04841-00 and 1-4881-00) layout, and is either unpunched (models 1-04831-00 and 1-04841-00) or three-hole punched (models1-04869-00, 1-04872-00, and 1-4881-00). The paper comes in packages of 300 sheets. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 8.5 inches with 0.75-inch line spacing (models 1-

The Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer, model AW131, is a voice output cooking thermometer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This wireless thermometer verbally alerts the user when meat on the barbecue grill has reached the right temperature. It can be programmed for eight entrées and for various levels of doneness. It has a digital liquid crystal display (LCD) screen with a remote wireless probe to identify temperature/readiness of meat. The unit s

The Grip Ball, model H70856, is a small ball with a soft but firm texture designed to provide a substantial and variable gripping area for hand exercise and amusement. The ball is made of molded ribbed poly-vinyl chloride. The ball squeaks when squeezed. DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches in diameter.

Grizzly Gulch Western Extravaganza is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The game presents a virtual world set in the Old West and created purely from sound imagery. The player invents a character, which develops in an interactive evolving story line as the player meets and interacts with many crazy characters while exploring the town of Grizzly Gulch. The player can settle into the saloon to play a game of chance, fight outlaws in blazi

Grooved Fiber Writing Cards, model 23-7201-9, are raised line cards designed for use in handwriting practice by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The cards have wide-ruled grooves and are suitable for pens or pencils. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Grooved Writing Board is a writing guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The lones on the board are slightly raised so that they may be felt through a sheet of paper. The user places a sheet of paper on top of the board, then writes above the lines. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 8.5 inches.

The Guide Strip is a tactile orientation marking, detectable orientation surface, and emergency evacuation navigation aid designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a surface material with grooves that can be detected and followed using a white cane. It serves as a tactile guidance system enabling individuals to track safely to an emergency exit or place of refuge. At transit platform door openings, it can indicate door location and appropriate path of travel. It can

Guidelines and Games for Teaching Efficient Braille Reading, by Sally S. Mangold and Myrna R. Olson, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision. It presents a general reading program adapted to the needs of braille readers, based on research in the areas of rapid reading and precision teaching. Educational braille games are included. This 116-page paperback was originally published in 1981. ISBN: 0-89128-105-3.

Guitar Tuner for the Blind (using an Arduino) is designed for individuals who are visually impaired. It uses Arduino Pro mini microcontroller, (all code is provided). This project was undertaken for the charity Remap, which provides custom-made equipment for people with disabilities.

Gus! Word Prediction is a word prediction program designed for use by individuals with fine motor or upper extremity disabilities and individuals who use one hand on a computer keyboard. This voice output utility program can be used with standard application software. It places an "always on top" window on the computer screen, which can be stretched or shrunk to any size, with automatic adjustment of font size. As the user begins to enter a word, the box displays a list of choices. Words are pre

The H-21 EZ See Keyboard is a large print keyboard designed for use by individuals who have low vision or fine motor or cognitive disabilities. Two versions are available. The yellow-keys version is designed for use by people with visually impairments and has yellow keys with large print black labels. The colored-rows version is intended for special needs learners. On the colored-rows version, the 3 rows of letter keys are different colors, and the number, punctuation and function keys are all w

The H-78 ‘BIG Blue’-Tooth Keyboard and LARGEKeys Keyboard are large key, large print keyboards designed for use by individuals with motor skill or cognitive disabilities. The ‘BIG Blue’-Tooth Keyboard connects to a tablet, Macintosh, or PC that is Bluetooth-enabled via Bluetooth; and the LARGEKey Keyboard is connected to computer via USB. The user can angle the keyboard at 45 or other angles with a keyboard stand (sold separately). This keyboard is available with key rows of red, blue, yellow an

Hachette Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Books include abridged and unabridged titles on audio cassette or CD, selected from print editions published by the Hachette Book Group USA, with a focus on best-sellers in the categories of self-help, humor, business, and mainstream fiction. Authors include Candace Bushnell, Michael Connelly, John Le Carre, Janet Fitch, Malcolm Gladwell, Joshilyn Jackson, Brad Meltzer, and James Patterson.

Hal Arabic Screen Reader is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is an Arab-language version of the Hal Screen Reader program (see separate entry). It reads the full screen, including text, dialog boxes, icons, buttons, menus, and controls, with voice and braille output in Arabic. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium processor; Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system.

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To indicate to blind students and staff in a school hallway that they are moving to the left side of the hall into oncoming students. Apply a colored "tap strip" down the middle of the hall for its entire length. The strip is easily seen by sighted staff, and it returns a distinct sound and feel when tapped by the blind students' canes. TITLE: Hold That Line (in Springboard). AUTHOR: Pfotenhauer, M.. JOURNAL: RE:view. REF: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2004: p. 34. PAG

The Hand Washing Signs - Braille are tactile braille signs designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Each surface mount acrylic signs carries one of the following phrases in raised print: "Wash Hands," "Hand Wash Sink Only," or "Hand Wash Station." The Grade II braille equivalent of the phrase is located just below the print. These signs come in a large format with one of three drawings above the words, or in a smaller horizontal format with or without a drawing to the ri

Handbook for Learning to Read Braille by Sight, by Leland Schubert, model 7-51450-00, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers or parents of individuals who are blind or have low vision. This basic manual helps sighted teachers and parents to learn contracted (Grade 2) braille. The book is in regular print.

The Handbook of Braille Contractions is a manual for teaching Grade 2 Braille contractions and abbreviations for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This dictionary presents contractions and abbreviations with their meanings in alphabetical order, with Braille and standard print on facing pages.

The Handheld Braille Labeler, model 2891, is a braille labeler designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or have low vision. This lightweight plastic braille label gun has both braille and print characters on its character selection dial. The user holds the unit in one hand, while turning the dial with the other to select the correct letter or character. When the handle is squeezed, the letter is embossed in braille on vinyl labeling tape (one roll of half-inch tape is included

The Handi-Lens Fresnel Lens Value Pack, model HL-1WP, is a page magnifier and a wallet-size magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Both magnifiers offer 2x magnification. The page magnifier is a flexible sheet about the size of a standard, letter-sized sheet of paper. The separate wallet-size Lens is approximately the same size as a credit card. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Page magnifier is 10.25 x 7.25 inches; wallet lens is 2 x 3.25 inches. WARRANTY: Limited lifetime warranty.

The Handi-Lens Page Size Fresnel Lens, model HLP-10, is a page magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It consists of a rigid Fresnel lens that is approximately the size of piece of letter-sized paper. It provides 2x magnification. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 8.5 inches. WARRANTY: Limited lifetime warranty.

The Handicapped Accessible ADA Sign is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign features the international access symbol above the word "Accessible" in sans serif letters and in braille. The sign is made of high impact styrene with a non-glare surface and can be used outdoors or indoors. The sign comes with double- faced adhesive tape for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. The sign is 1/8 inch thick with 0.5-inch radius corners.

The Hands Free Magnifier, model 920461, is a magnifying lens with neck strap designed for use by individuals with low vision. It provides 3X magnification and leaves both hands free to perform tasks such as sewing, knitting and use of small tools without having to hold the magnifier. Other features include a 4-inch lens that the user looks through as it hangs around the neck. The device is held in place by an adjustable cord for comfortable positioning. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 7 x 4.5 inches (magnif

The Magnifying Glass (no. ST-6618) is a magnifying lens with a neck strap designed for hands-free use by individuals with low vision. The main viewing area provides 2.5 times magnification, and a "minimag" lens inset provides 4 times magnification. Lens comes with a storage bag. MATERIALS: The lens is made of break-resistant acrylic. DIMENSIONS: 5 x 8 inches.

Hands-On Experience with the Cranmer Abacus, model 1-30004-00, is a math training program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It consists of a video and an accompanying booklet designed to familiarize students with the basic mathematical uses of the Cranmer abacus, including how numbers are represented and how the four arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) are performed.

HandySpeech is a voice output text to speech communication program designed for use by individuals with communication, speech or learning disabilities or autism. This handwriting-to-speech program enables an Apple iPad to function as an alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) system for people who cannot speak or have difficulty speaking. The user writes words or sentences he or she wants to communicate in any one of 13 languages, and the program converts the handwriting into speech and

The Hanover Detectable Warning Paver is a detectable warning surface that can be used in a pedestrian area to warn individuals who are blind or have low vision of an impending hazard on the route ahead. The paver has a distinctively textured walking surface with truncated domes that can be sensed by a cane or underfoot. The paver is made from crushed limestone and granite bonded together under extreme hydraulic pressure. A non-slip texture is applied to the surface of the paver. The paver can wi

Happy Sounds Ball, model 2631, is an audible ball designed for use by individuals with visual or neurological disabilities. This super soft vinyl ball plays one of seven random, silly sounds when the ball is bounced or tapped, providing auditory tracking and sensory stimulation. POWER: Uses three button-cell batteries (included). COLOR: This ball is red, yellow, green, white, and blue.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a haptic Braille device that translates ordinary text into Braille for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Haptic Braille is a device similar to a computer mouse that translates ordinary text into Braille. It has a small digital camera on the bottom. The user skims the Haptic Braille over text, and the device uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to convert the image of the text from the camera into text tha

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a haptic reader which can convert paper books into Braille or speech for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Haptic Reader allows individuals with visual impairment to read regular paper books. The device is placed directly on the page of a book, and it scans the text on the page. Using optical character recognition (OCR) software, the Haptic Reader converts the text into braille, which is displayed on the devices refresha

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a haptic Braille watch for individuals who are blind or low vision. Created by David Chavez, Haptica is an award-winning Braille watch concept that allows blind people to check the time quickly and accurately without an audible disruption. the Haptica watch is read by sliding a finger through a slot on the watch's face at the base where Braille dots represent the time. While Braille watches already exist, the Haptica watch is unique in t

Hasbro Playskool Magnetic Numbers, model 02057, are educational toys designed for use by children age 3 years and up who are blind or have low vision. Each set has 26 brightly colored, large magnetic pieces representing numbers and arithmetic symbols. The set has 21 numbers plus 5 arithmetic symbols, with Braille numbers engraved on front of the numbers.

The Head-to-Toe Software is a vocabulary and sexuality education program designed to teach body awareness for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. This program is ideal for teaching basic anatomical vocabulary and features quiz sections for enhancing what is taught. The talking software is ideal for non readers and enhances the learning process. For students with a physical disability, the software is TouchWindow compatible. COMPAITBILITY: Apple. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Apple IIe sy

The Headband Binocular Visor Magnifier is a headband-mounted binocular magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This visor-style magnifier has optical quality acrylic prismatic lenses with a scratch resistant coating, and may be worn with or without glasses. Lenses have a flip up / flip down movement. The headband is lightweight, soft, and adjustable to the user's head size. Available models differ in lens focal range and power: model 3 has a 14-inch focal range and 1.75x power

The Headband Magnifer, model 1641, is a head bourne mounted aid designed is designed for those with low vision who do not where spectacles. They are ideal for any task that requires hands to be free such as reading, inspection, and detail work. When lense are not in use, they can be flipped up and out of the way. Magnification ranges from 2x to 3x and can be easily interchanged. The headband is made of high-grade plastic and the front portion is padded for comfort. OPTIONS: Replacement lenses co

Heavyweight Self-Threading Sewing Machine Needles are self-threading needles designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision or limited dexterity. These large needles have a separation just under the machine head for threading.

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Helping Eyes is a "visual aid" which can be mounted to any apparel to prevent injury to the visually impaired. It uses an ultrasonic range sensor to "sense" objects and sends vibrations to warn its wearer of the incoming object (or wall/ceiling). As an object comes closer, the vibration's intensity increases.

HELPRead is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and low vision. This screen reader program is also designed for those first learning to read, including adults and younger learners. The goal is to make reading from a computer easier and less of a strain. This program is a clipboard reader, meaning that the user or a teacher must highlight and copy text from a word processing file, text file, or web page onto a clipboard before

Henry Helps Plant A Garden is designed as a story that teaches children the process on how to plant a garden. It is intended for children with learning and cognitive disabilities, as well as blind and low vision and other related disabilities. The pages of the story can be read using autoplay (no interaction), read to me, and an option called talking time. A natural sounding voice reads the story, each word is highlighted. Key words stay highlighted, and the child can push them to hear the word

The Heritage Natural Spectrum Desk Lamp is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This lamp features the patented 27 Watt 10,000-hour Verilux Natural Spectrum bulb and an Optix Glare Control Filter to reduce reflective and peripheral glare. Multi-level illumination offers adjustable brightness equivalent to 75, 100, or 150 Watts. This all-metal light also has a replaceable remote ballast and no-buzz operation with instant-on, flicker-free illumination. DIMENSIONS (Hx

The Hermosa Large Face Watch by Linear is a low vision watch designed for use by individuals with low vision. Features include a large print face with rotating bezel and molded polyurethane strap. It is water-resistant to 100 feet. DIMENSIONS: The watch dial measures 1.3 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch band is available in black and blue.

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: To assist children with visual impairments transition from one activity to the next with the use of a visual and auditory schedule. Material needs for making visual and auditory schedule: simple voice output communication device such as Talking Brix™, Communicators by AbleNet, Inc. or a Personal Talker by Attainment Company. Other materials needed include: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) Plastic, Velcro®, plastic food container, and object symb

The Hi-Mark Tactile Pen is a tactile marker designed for tactile marking of household items by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is a tube of fluorescent liquid paste that becomes hard plastic when it dries. Drying time is approximately two hours. It can be applied directly to paper, plastic, wood, glass, cloth or metal. It will not stick to flexible plastic. It can be used to create tactile maps or to mark control settings on stoves, microwave ovens, toaster ovens, washers, dryer

High Magnification Folding Pocket Magnifiers, model series 1710, are high power magnifiers in a compact size for individuals who have low vision. The lens and hard case is designed as a single unit to provide complete protection for the lens so it is always protected. The strong, fine grained, plastic case also acts as a sturdy handle. It is small and portable and comes complete with a carrying cord. The lens is an Aspheric PXM lightweight lens with anti-static coating. Masgnification ranges fro

High Noon Books Sound Out Series Set A-1 is a set of six braille books that make up a braille training program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). SAL helps students with minimal reading skills read these books from cover-to-cover. Some pages show pictures; users can press on the word "picture" to hear the picture described. The series gives students pra

High Power Stand Magnifiers, models 2618, 2624, 2624 and 2616, are designed for individuals with low vision. Theses magnifiers are designed with a transparent plastic base to let in maximum light for clear, bright viewing mounted in a white plastic frame. They are ideal for any task that reqires high magnification and an open base allows for marking. The lens is an aspheric PXM lightweight lens with a Duplex coating with magnification ranging from 4x to 10x depending on model. Some models come w

HighBridge Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Audiobooks include unabridged and abridged books on CD or cassette. Titles include New York Times best-selling fiction and nonfiction, Oprah’s Book Club selections, and others. Categories include Humor, Fiction, Westerns, Classics, Poetry, Business / Finance, Personal Development, Biography / Memoir, and History / Culture. Approximately 45 titles are added each year. In addition to book-bas

High Dots, model HD1, are spongy, adhesive-backed tactile marker dots designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. These dots can be attached to computer keyboard keys, to mark maps or other items to provide tactual reference points. Each packet of dots includes 112 small dots, 48 medium dots, and 32 large dots; the largest dots are slightly smaller than a dime.

The Highlighter, model 1588-04, is an illuminated stand magnifier designed with a highlighted orientation line for individuals with low vision. The entire magnification is illuminated, but one line of print is brighter. Because readers do not have to concentrate on orientation, they can read more easily and quickly. Lowering the illumination with the rheostat allows users to make the orientation line more visable by dimming the surrounding field. There is a power supply light to signify when pow

HIMS Blaze EZ is a digital book player with OCR and text-to-speech for use by individuals with Low vision or blindness. Blaze EZ features stand-alone, single-button OCR capture and read aloud capabilities and is about the size of a deck of cards. Simple navigation includes three easy-access buttons with Braille letters “M”, “R” and “B” which give quick access to Music, Radio and Books. Blaze EZ can read and play a variety of file including DAISY, TXT, BRL, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, WMV, OGG, ASF, AAC,

The HIMS Braille Sense U2 is a Braille and electronic note taker and word processor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The HIMS Braille Sense U2 allows the user to create and read documents, highlight important points with advanced fonts and style options. Read and analyze spreadsheets with the Excel Viewer. Always have complete and up-to-date access to email with IMAP and POP3. Has a Windows-like interface making operating of the Braille Sense familiar to Windows

The HIMS Braille Sense U2 mini is a Braille and electronic note taker and word processor designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The HIMS Braille Sense U2 mini allows the user to create and read documents, highlight important points with advanced fonts and style options. Has a Windows-like interface making operating of the Braille Sense familiar to Windows PC users.Includes address manager, schedule manager, scientific calculator, database manager, alarm clock, stop wa

CANDY 4 HD is a handheld video magnifier designed to magnify near or at a near distance for use by individuals with low vision. The flip-away handle lets CANDY 4 HD be used as a stand or handheld magnifier. Capture and save up to 5 images. Easily customize 4 selectable color modes from a number of preset combinations. Quickly check the current time on CANDY 4 HD's large display, real time digital clock. Includes separate reading stand for greater field of view.

HIMS Chat is a communicator program designed for use by that allows people with or without disabilities to communicate with individuals who are deaf blind using an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. This application (or app) facilitates face-to-face communication between the deaf-blind person and another person via a Bluetooth connection between an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, and a Braille Sense notetaker (Braille Sense U2, OnHand or U2 QWERTY) or a Braille EDGE 40 braille display and keyboard (s

E-bot is a portable video magnifier designed to magnify near or far wirelessly onto the screen of an iPad, PC laptop, Macbook or monitor. Designed for individuals with low vision. E-bot folds down to the size of a shirt box for easy transport between classrooms or locations. A built-in light sensor automatically detects the light in your surroundings and adjusts for a perfectly lit reading or writing image. Choose from 8 modes, 7 of which are independently user-definable from a color pallet.

E-bot ADV is a portable video magnifier designed for individuals with low vision to magnify near or far wirelessly onto the screen of an iPad, PC laptop, Macbook or monitor. It also has OCR and can capture and read text aloud on demand and a built-in Wi-Fi network, makig it completely wireless. E-bot ADV folds down to the size of a shirt box for easy transport between classrooms or locations. A built-in light sensor automatically detects the light in your surroundings and adjusts for a perfectly

E-bot PRO is an iPad compatible portable reading, writing and distance video magnifier electronic camera movement, full-page OCR and SD card storage capabilities designed for use by individuals with low vision and/or learning disabilities. It is completely wireless and folds down to the size of a shirt box for easy transport between classrooms or locations. A built-in light sensor automatically detects the light in your surroundings and adjusts for a perfectly lit reading or writing image. Choo

The Hinged Check Writing Guide is a check writing guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Features include a hinged back permitting checks to be inserted and cut-out fields that assists in filling in all necessary entries. The device fits standard checkbooks. DIMENSIONS: (Haw): 2.75 x 6 inches.

The Hinged Full Page Letter Guide is a writing guide designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The hinged back holds the page securely in place and 13 evenly slotted openings act as a guide for writing. The guide fits standard letter-size paper. DIMENSIONS (WxH): 8.5 x 11 inches.

The HL-BP Fresnel Magnifier is a page magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This 2x magnification Fresnel lens with ruler markings is intended to be the proper length to magnify lines of text in a book or document. It is thin enough to serve as a bookmark. DIMENSIONS: 2.5625 x 7.3125 inches. WARRANTY: Limited lifetime warranty.

The Holiday Homecoming Braille Cookbook is a braille cookbook designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a braille version of Kraft Kitchens' Holiday Homecoming cookbook, a cooking and entertaining guide for the holidays or for any special occasion during the year. The cookbook provides recipes, menus, and side dishes to make holidays festive. Pages are in Interpoint braille, with 148 pages in 2 volumes.

The Home Page Reader for Windows is a voice output program designed to read web pages for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program audibly communicates information from any graphical user interface (GUI) on a web page. This includes tables, frames, forms, and alternate text for images, as well as link information and alternate text for objects like image maps. In addition, it verbalizes HTML 4.0 information provided by web page authors, such as summaries and table captions. Adv

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in becoming familiar with basic home hand tools and home repair and maintenance tasks. This program is designed for students from 10 to 22 years of age and takes the form of a one-day hands-on workshop. Goals for the workshop participants include learning to identify and use basic handtools (hammer and nails/anchors, awl, saw, screwdrivers, tape measure or click rule, sdjustable wrench, sandpaper, and level);

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Modification to home thermostat to make it easier to read and to set for use by those with poor eyesight or limited fine finger dexterity. Shows two standard home thermostats modified with pointers and expanded size temperature scales. Diagram included. COMMENTS: Does not list materials used or provide instructions. For further information contact Leonard Anderson, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Rehabilitation Engineering Center, 2021 Nor

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable an individual with blindness or low vision to organize homework and other work. For students in primary grades, a two-pocket folder with paper fasteners down the center form the basis of the system. A plastic case with a zipper with holes to hold it in a binder is fastened to the center of the folder. Students place work to be done in the left pocket and flash cards or other small items in the case. When the work is complete, it is transferred to the right pock

The Honeywell Easy-To-See Thermostat, model T87N1026, is a large-number and tactile thermostat designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This mercury-free thermostat controls both heating and air-conditioning in one unit. Its large, easy-to-see numbers are tactually raised, and the thermostat clicks at every 2-degree setting change from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. DIMENSIONS: 4 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches deep. Numbers are 0.38 inches high.

The Hot Shot Beverage Maker is fast-time water heater that makes up to 16 ounces of hot water at a time. Within 90 seconds, coffee, tea, cocoa, soup or oatmeal is able to be heated and served. This device makes basic food prep accessible to low vision and blind individuals as they do not have to rely on heating up a stove or dangerously boiling water. The "one-touch" button also allows for a simplified "on and off" function.

How to Read Braille Music, 2nd Edition, by Bettye Krolick, is a manual for teaching music braille for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This book gives an overview of braille music, and explains the music braille symbols most frequently found in elementary through intermediate-level music. It is written at a fifth grade reading level and is suitable for both children and adults. This edition has 44 pages and was published in 1998. OPTIONS: This manual is available in braille, print,

The Hoyle Jumbo Playing Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. The cards in this deck are standard size with large numbers and letters and a small insert featuring the standard card layout. DIMENSIONS: The cards are 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Letters and numbers are 0.5 inch. COLOR: White cards with standard red or black print depending on suit.

Hoyle Super Jumbo Playing Cards are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature bold numbers and designs in black or red on a white background and are in the upper left corner, which makes them readily visible when the deck is fanned in the hand. DIMENSIONS: These standard bridge-sized cards are 3.5 x 2 inches. Numbers and designs are 1 inch high. COLOR: White cards with standard red or black print depending on suit.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an ancient Chinese game which includes tactile feedback for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Huarong is an ancient Chinese puzzle game that tests a person's judgment of textures and sense of shapes. There are 10 pieces with different sizes and shapes that fit into a large rectangle. These pieces include a large square, five rectangles and four small squares. In the adapted version of this game, each piece is covered with a

HueVue is a color identification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) allows a person to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user takes a picture with the device’s camera or chooses a picture from the device’s library, touches the image and the app will tell the user the image’s color names and detailed color information. Other features include: save and organize favorite colors and swatches, colors list s

Hundreds Boards and Manipulatives, model 1-03105-00, is a math training device designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. It consists of two desk-size boards made of heavy plastic, the Grid Board and the Number Board, and hundreds of manipulative pieces. The Grid Board has a raised-line ten by ten grid with blank squares to which manipulatives can be attached. The Number Board also has a raised-line ten by ten grid, but its squares are preprinted with the numbers one through

Hunter is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This arcade-style game involves adventure role-playing. The player's character, Hunter Joe, has a mission to reach the ancient land of Bobo and obtain the ancient Bobo tribal statue. On the way to Bobo, the player scores points on 10 levels and fights through the jungle, fishes for food, crosses the valley of tigers, climbs a treacherous mountain, discovers hidden treasure, swings across a wat

The Hygenique Personal Hygiene Mirror is an inspection mirror with a battery operated light designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or low vision. The mirror is double-sided with magnified or life-size image. The unit fits under a toilet seat, on a counter, or on a bed. POWER: Uses two 9 volt batteries. DIMENSIONS: 5 inches in diameter.

I Can Play, Too! is a voice output game program and speech training program designed for use with various card and board games to allow a nonverbal individual to use a computer for his or her speech output while playing. Screens are included for the following games: Go Fish; Red Light, Green Light; Cootie; Checkers; Battleship; Simon Says; and other general board games. Features of the program include a child's human speech; touches of animation, including a tumbling musical die; a manual with p

The I-Pod Case with magnifier is designed for individuals with low vision. The case is made of leather and incorporates a 2X magnifier into the case to magnify the display screen. The case also includes a built in stand with belt clip.

The i-Lite is a light-weight, foldable LED light designed for individuals with low vision. Offers the user a portable and powerful light source that can be used anywhere. The i-Lite generates natural light that can help you with everyday tasks; especially when there is not enough natural or artificial light available. Supplied with universal adaptor. Features, battery operated for 5 – 9 hour use, depending on brightness setting. No light flicker LED lights (more than 50,000 hours lifecycle). Fol

The i-loview Video Magnifier is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a 4.3-inch diagonal widescreen, 12 zoom levels up to 32 times magnification, four levels of brightness, and 16 levels of contrast adjustment. Six color modes are available for the user to select: normal; white on black; black on white; yellow on black; blue on yellow; or yellow on blue. The user can view various viewing angles with magic mode and take a picture then chan

I-Speak is a screen reading program designed for use by individuals with vision or learning disabilities. This screen reader reads text from text files. E-mail and websites can also be saved as text files for reading. Files are read in a natural male or female human-sounding voice using inflection, intonation, and pauses to facilitate listeninng comprehension. Although the program reads only text files, text files can be recorded as Wave (.wav) or MP3 (.mp3) files. The program operates in two mo

The i.d. mate Quest is a voice output bar code reader designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This portable talking bar code scanner provides voice identification of an item by scanning the item's bar code or Universal Product Code (UPC) label. It has a cyclone scanner that can read bar codes without exact positioning. As the user rotates the scanner around the product, it identifies the product and reads the product description aloud in a natural-sounding, synthesized

The Ibill Talking Banknote Identifier is a voice output and vibrating paper money identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or who have low vision. This device recognizes all U.S. bills in circulation with 99.9 percent accuracy. A female voice announces currency denominations in three different volumes. The device can also be set to deliver a pattern of beeps or vibration feedback to let hard of hearing users know what currency he or she is holding. Other features in

IBM Easy Web Browsing is a web site access utility designed for use by individuals with low vision. By providing large print and voice output options directly on a web site, this program enables visitors with low vision to access sites without their own assistive access features. This program is installed as a usability tool on a web site and started by users who visit the site. The user clicks the utility link to download, and the necessary program components are set up automatically. The progr

The IBM ViaVoice Speech Recognition SDK (Software Developers Kit) is a voice output and software authoring program designed for use by software developers to create software accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision or upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This kit contains documentation, samples, and tools to help the developer to speech enable applications using IBM ViaVoice dictation and/or command & control Runtimes. This large vocabulary

The IBM ViaVoice Text-To-Speech SDK (Software Developer Kit) is a software authoring and voice output program designed for use by software developers in making their programs accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program can be used to create voice output for Windows or Linux applications, including applications with limited system resources such as ATMs. An almost unlimited number of voices can be generated by modifying gender, pitch, head siz

Ibsar (Vision in English) is an Arabic- and English-language voice output optical character recognition and screen reader program and web browser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This integrated program is based on Sakhr Arabic/English text to speech (TTS) and optical character recognition (OCR) engines. The program reads printed books and documents aloud as well as electronic files. Screen content is read with a high quality human voice. The screen reader functi

ICanEmail is a voice output electronic mail program designed for use by individuals with learning, visual, or physical disabilities. This full-screen talking email program operates in a sequential manner, where it asks one question at a time, such as "Who would you like to send this to?" or "If you'd like to speak your message, you can do that here." The email partner (sender or recipient) does not require any special software to interact with the user of this program. The program also enables t

iCanSee is a video magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as a magnifying glass for people who have difficulty seeing. The user launches the program, points the camera on the device towards the image he/she wants to magnify and selects the desired magnifying range (up to four times original size). The on-screen magnification controls enables the user to adjust the size of the image being viewed.

The iCommunicator is a communication aid for the deaf designed to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to communicate with hearing individuals without an interpreter. This computer-based system converts speech to text, speech to video sign language, speech to computer-generated voice, and text to computer-generated voice all in real time. Features include the ability to adjust the font size and text window display, the ability to adjust the signing speed and the size of the signing windo

Icon is a personal digital assistant (PDA) and voice output electronic organizer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Used by itself, this device is a portable electronic organizer and digital talking book player. Used in conjunction with the optional docking station, it is a notetaker and Internet access device. Pre-installed software applications include a calendar, address book, Web browser, e-mail, word processor, music player, podcast player / recorder, voice re

ida-reader is a digital talking book player program designed for use by people who are blind, dyslexic, or have reading disabilities or low vision. This software accepts ePub 2/ePub 3, Daisy 2.0/2.02, Daisy 3.0, HTML, RTF and XML as input and reading file formats. It has a bookshelf feature that automatically collects information on, and displays the names of, the books stored on a computer or on external devices like memory sticks, CDs or DVDs. When a book is being read, the text is displayed a

IDEAL Currency Identifier is a voice output money identification program for people who are blind or have low vision or cognitive disabilities. It is designed to be used with a smartphone or tablet that has a camera and runs the Android operating system. The app uses the device's rear-facing camera to detect currency denominations for three generations of U.S. currency notes beginning in 1993. The user places the note on a flat surface, in a horizontal position and in good lighting. It does not

IDEAL Group Reader is a voice output electronic book (e-book) reader that can be used by individuals who are blind or have low vision or other disabilities that make reading difficult. An application (or app) for an Android device, this program reads text aloud and highlights sections of text as they are being read. The app’s screenreading capabilities and accessible navigation features enable the user to read both ePub2 and ePub3 books. The program also allows the user to take notes using speec

The Ideaworks Extra Wide Talking Scale is a voice output scale designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This talking scale has a 15-inch platform with a tempered glass top. It features two-person memory tracking (up to 30 memories for each track); a pleasant and easy to hear voice; auto zero and shut off feature; large LCD display; and a low battery indicator. This scale measures in pounds or kilograms. POWER: Uses 1 9-volt battery (not included). DIMENSIONS: 16.2 x 14 x

iGlasses on Demand is a video magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as a magnifying glass for people who have difficulty seeing. The user launches the program and pointes the device's camera at the object to be magnified. The horizontal scrollbar at the bottom of the screen can be used to magnify the image. The program will autofocus the image. The program allows the user to switch between land

iGlasses Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The iGlasses™ Ultrasonic Mobility Aid is a head-mounted device which uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects and communicate via gentle vibrations. As obstacles get nearer the frequency of the vibration will increase. The device is intended as a secondary mobility device. The iGlasses are worn like a normal pair of glasses. Press the power button and an audible series of beeps indicates the

iHear Dialer is a cell phone screen reader and a voice output dialing program for cell phone designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The application (or app) for an iPhone allows the user to dial a phone number without looking at the keypad. When the user moves a finger around the keypad, iHear Dialer will say each number as the finger touches it. The user lifts the finger after the number is read aloud to select if that is the number for dialing then browses to the nex

The ila 56 Inch MiniCane - Carbon Fiber Telescopic White Cane is a telescoping white cane designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Made of carbon fiber, this cane is 9.25 inches long when folded, and it comes with a zippered protective case. The cane is lightweight, and it has a handle, wrist strap and nylon tip. DIMENSIONS: Length is 56 inches (extended) and 9.25 inches (folded). COLOR: White.

The ILA Braille Labeler, model 126740, is a portable braille labeler designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or have low vision. This labeler is equipped with a rotating character selection dial. The upper rim of the dial is brailled, while the lower rim shows the standard print alphabet. Symbols include small words, contractions, and punctuation marks. A roll of transparent labeling tape is included. DIMENSIONS: This labeler can accommodate 0.4- or 0.5-inch wide labeling tap

The ILA Music Alert Liquid Indicator is an audible liquid level indicator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device attaches with a hook over the lip of a cup and extends down on the inside and outside of the cup. Designed to prevent liquid overflow, this device emits a musical tune once the liquid reaches 1 inch or 25 millimeters from the top of the cup, alerting the user to stop pouring. The unit comes with two spare batteries. POWER: Uses two 357 A batterie

The ilaGLO Unisex Low Vision Watch Silver Tone is a low vision watch designed for use by individuals with low vision. This watch features large black hands and numbers (12, 3, 6 and 9) on a white face and a button that, when pushed, activates a light that illuminates the dial and numbers on the watch face. The face of the watch is surrounded by a silver tone casing. DIMENSIONS: The face measures 1.5 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch is available with an expandable silver tone band or a black

The ilaGLO Unisex Watch Gold Tone is a low vision watch designed for use by individuals with low vision. This watch features large black hands and numbers (12, 3, 6 and 9) on a white face and a button that, when pushed, activates a light that illuminates the dial and numbers on the watch face. The face of the watch is surrounded by a gold tone casing. DIMENSIONS: The face measures 1.5 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch is available with an expandable gold tone band or a black leather band.

Variety of hand held illuminated magnifying lenses. Magnification power ranges from 2 to 10 times normal size. Available in battery operated or electric models. Batteries are not included with battery operated styles.

Illuminated Picture Frame Communicator is a communication device designed for individuals with visual impairments. A picture is placed on the white background of the picture base. The user presses on any of the 4 pictures to activate a pre-recorded message and illuminate the picture. The Illuminated Picture Frame Communicator use 4”x5” picture card holders and can accommodate up to 8 photographs using front and back. It works in a field of one, two, three or four. It can be activated via dir

Illuminated Pocket Magnifiers, model series 1510 and 1570, are hand held magnifying lenses with lights for individuals who have low vision. Ideal for use in the home, at work or at the store. The Mobilux 1510 Series has a newly designed aspheric lens with Duplex coating that provides superior optics. The magnification changes according to model and lens size and are as follows: 3.5x, 4x, 5x, 7x and 10x. The 1571-04 (mag. 6x) and 1573-04 (mag. 2.5x) are biconvex lens while 1572-04 (mag. 4x) and 1

The Illuminated Smart Magnifier is a hand magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This hand-held magnifier offers 5x magnification and two white LED lights for reading. It also has a built-in blue UV bulb to help detect counterfeit money. Shine the light on the vertical security strips in paper bills, and If they glow, they are genuine. Detection works on U.S. bills from $5 to $100. POWER: Uses three LR44 button cell batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxD): 4

iMagnify is a video magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. The program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or a BlackBerry phone to function as a magnifying glass for people who have difficulty seeing. Magnification ranges from one to four times original size and the amplification is controlled by a slide on the display which allows the user the choice of pinpoint precision or a range to sweep across the page of a book. Other features include the ability to

The Impacto-600 is an interpoint (double-sided) Braille printer designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. This unit can print high-quality interpoint Braille pages at a rate of 600 pages per hour. The number of working parts has been reduced to a mininum to ensure reliability, and an integrated test function allows quick diagnostic testing. The printer includes permanently installed Braille character sets in several languages, together with a built-in Braille editor that allo

The Impressor Braille Business Card Embosser, model 1-03380-00, is a braille labeler designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This business card embosser is similar to the stamp used by notary publics. It embosses up to four lines of braille on a standard 3.5 x 2 inch business card. The labeler is made of metal with an acrylic base for one-hand operation.

The In Between Large Size Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by individuals with low vision. This watch is designed with extra wide hands and bold black numbers for enhanced visibility. Other features include a silver and gold accented bezel, white face, and a leather band. DIMENSIONS: The face is 1.5 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch band is black.

The In Case of Fire Use Stairway (with Braille) Sign, model RRE 260, is a braille emergency evacuation navigation sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign is made from acrylic plastic or metalized acrylic. It features a drawing representing flames and a figure walking down a stairway, with the upper case words "IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRWAY" and the equivalent in lower case braille ("in case of fire use stairway"). DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. COLOR: Acry

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype prescription-medicine pill bottle for individual who are blind or have low vision. Two University of Cincinnati design students, Alex Broerman and Ashley Ma, have designed their “Inclusive Bottles for the Blind” in order to make identification and use of pill bottles more straightforward and affordable than existing high-tech solutions. The bottles were designed after carrying out a survey of existing products and end-users identified a nu

The Index 4X4 Pro is a Braille printer and publishing system designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Index 4x4 Pro is intended for use in the production of Braille magazines, books, and newspapers. When the 4x4 Pro receives a Braille text file from a computer, it processes the file into saddle stitch binding format. For example, the first sheet of a 40-page document will consist of pages 1, 2, 39, and 40, the next sheet will consist of pages 3, 4, 37, and 38, etc. The 4

The Index Braille Stapler, model 71100, is a stapler for braille documents designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This braille stapler can be used to put the center staples in braille magazines and other braille documents and can be used by an individual who is blind. OPTIONS: Staples are available in four sizes for braille documents with two to ten, ten to 20, 20 to 30, and 30 to 40 pages. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 16 x 29 x 57 centimeters. This product can staple documents

The Individual Calendar Kit, model 1-18971-00, is a set of materials for making braille and tactile calendars, designed for use in teaching calendar skills to children who are blind or have low vision. Materials include twelve brightly colored embossed / bold line grid sheets, and paper labels showing the months, days of the week, and days of the month. Labels are marked in both large print and braille, with corner cuts for orientation.

The Individual Study Screen or ISS, model 1-03300-00, is a projection screen designed for individual use by students with low vision to view filmstrips and other materials magnified on a screen up close. Student can view materials simultaneously with other students; if placed correctly, screen can magnify material up to 7 times. Clear acrylic frame. Image is projected from rear on frosted plastic insert. Rubber feet prevent slipping.

The InfoScan is a hand-held scanner designed for use by individuals with learning, neurological, or physical disabilities. Completely portable, this pen-style scanner enables the user to scan and transfer printed text directly into a PC or to scan, store and transfer up to 500 pages of printed data to a PC, laptop, PDA or any Windows application via Infrared or serial port. The InfoScan recognizes 6 to 22 point font sizes, including text that is bold, italicized, underlined, or inverted. This

Infovox iVox is a speech synthesizer program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program provides natural-sounding voices that can be used in any Mac OS X application that uses speech, including applications such as TextEdit, Preview, Acrobat Reader, Proloquo, KeyStrokes, SwitchXS, VisioVoice, and AppleWorks, as well as many educational titles. The program can also be used with built-in speech and accessibility features of Mac OS X, inc

Inject Ease is a syringe injection aid designed to assist with the administration of injections. The device consists of a syringe with a spring loaded trigger mechanism. When the tip is pressed against skin, it causes enough sensation to mask the feeling of needle penetration. A push button triggers the needle to puncture the skin and inject the pre-measured dose. The device can be used with low dose or regular (1 cubic centimeter) syringes. It can be used with the right or left hand, and is com

Injection Molded Braille Signs are tactile access and facility signs with international graphic symbols in addition to the English and Braille. Lettering is raised and presented in all capital letters. Messages include: Women, Men, Restroom, No Smoking, Handicapped, and Stairs. DIMENSIONS: 8 x 8 inches. COLOR: White lettering/graphics on black or brown background.

InSights Art Holiday Cards, Art Birthday Cards, and Art Note Cards are braille greeting cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Cards feature artwork by children or adults with vision impairments. The image is printed and embossed on the front of the card. Holiday cards include a message inside such as "Happy Holidays!" or "Wishing you a beautiful holiday season" in print and braille. Birthday cards include the message, "Happy Birthday!" in print and braille. Not

The Insignia Narrator Advanced HD Radio with Radio Reader Service, Model NS-CLHD01, is a portable AM, FM and HD radio with voice output controls and reading service receiver designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. As the user presses the buttons that control the radio, voice announcements guide the user and state the options available at each stage. Radio station information, time and settings are all assisted by vocal cues. The user can access a radio reading service b

Instant Access to Edmark Software are overlays designed to provide access to Edmark software for children with physical disabilities. The Access Overlays allow IntelliKeys (see separate entry) to access the programs instead of a mouse. Simply slide the appropriate overlay into IntelliKeys or plug in a switch or switches, and start the program. The overlay and switch setups are sent automatically and work with every screen of each program. Overlays are available for Millie's Math House, Bailey's

Instant Access to Living Books are keytop overlays designed to provide access to the Living Books interactive books for children who are physically or developmentally disabled (see separate entry). The Access Overlays allow IntelliKeys (see separate entry) or a switch to be used to access the programs instead of a mouse. Simply slide the appropriate overlay into IntelliKeys or plug in a switch or switches, and start the program. The overlay and switch setups are sent automatically and work with

Instructional Strategies for Braille Literacy, edited by Frances Mary D'Andrea and Diane P. Wormsley, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handbook provides instructors with strategies and methodologies for teaching braille. It is intended to help pre-service and in-service teachers develop their instructional literacy and braille skills, and provides information on working with children who have congenital or adventi

The Insul-Cap is a syringe needle guide and vial holder designed to aid people with diabetes and neuromuscular disabilities, tremors or others with unstable hands to load a syringe. This colored plastic screw-on cap is designed to be used with bottles of insulin, and it facilitate one-handed syringe loading. The cap has a narrow neck and a top that snaps on and off. The top is designed to fit most standard syringes. COLORS: Blue and orange.

Insul-eze is a syringe magnifier, needle guide and vial holder designed to aid people with low vision and/or users with unstable hands in syringe loading. The device has a flat-base frame that can be positioned firmly on a flat surface. Insul-eze magnifies (2.5x) syringe calibrations and automatically aligns the bottle seal with the needle. Constructed of clear plastic, the device holds a variety of insulin bottles. It can be used with one hand.

The Intel Reader is a voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or who have reading-based learning disabilities. This hand-held mobile device captures printed text, converts it to digital text, and reads it aloud. Reading is accomplished by pointing the Intel Reader's built-in camera at the printed material, snapping a picture, and listening to the spoken read-out. The user can change voices, select voice gender, and change pitch and playback s

IntelliBraille CD is a braille tutorial program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This CD is designed to be used with IntelliTools Classroom Suite and IntelliKeys (see separate entries). It is a complete braille curriculum with more than 70 activities. The program includes 16 lessons on the Literary Braille Code, beginning with the alphabet and all contractions; four lessons on Tracking and Braille Alphabet, including A-J and the railroad track lessons; and five l

IntelliTactiles Pre-Braille Concepts, model 1-08516-00, are tactile keytop overlays designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The package includes seven tactile overlays that can be used with the IntelliKeys keyboard (not included, see separate entry), or as stand-alone "worksheets," to help young children develop tactile discrimination skills, shape recognition ability, and understanding of spatial/positional concepts. The overlays in this package include Texture Recognitio

IntelliTactiles Standard Overlay Companions, model 1-08515-00, are braille keytop overlays designed to make IntelliKeys overlays (see separate entry) accessible to braille readers who are blind or have low vision. These durable clear-plastic tactile overlays slip under the edges of the IntelliKeys keyboard on top of the standard visual overlays. They feature braille markings and special tactile point symbols, and they align with the following IntelliKeys visual overlays: Alphabet Overlay; Basic

Intellitalk is a voice output word processor program designed for children and adults with cognitive and/or visual disabilities. The software offers easy-to-use menus and enables users to hear letters, words, and sentences as they type, ot to have the text read back from the screen. IntelliTalk offers a choice of a variety of voices and pronouciation can be modified using the built-in pronounciation editor. The program can correctly pronounce the most common words that children learn in addition

The Intellitools Mac Access Pack I and II are sets of programs and/or hardware designed to make Macintosh computers accessible to individuals with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. The Mac Access Pack I is a five-item kit that includes a variety of tools to enhance creativity and communication skills. Included are IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker, ClickIt!, IntelliPics, and IntelliTalk (see separate entries). Mac Access Pac II includes all of the above with the exception of IntelliKeys. WAR

The Intellitools Windows Access Pack I and II are sets of programs and/or hardware designed to make IBM and compatible computers equipped with Windows accessible to individuals with physical, cognitive, or visual disabilities. The Windows Access Pack I is a five-item kit that includes a variety of tools to enhance creativity and communication skills. Included are IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker, ClickIt! for Windows, IntelliPics, and IntelliTalk (see separate entries). Windows Access Pac II is design

The Intellitouch SBC-40 Stand Alone Talking Caller ID Announcer is a voice output caller identification unit designed for use to make caller identification accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit works on any phone line with caller ID service, using Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (Dect) technology. It has separate phone and line jacks, and volume control with mute. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.1 x 5.7 x 5 inches. WEIGHT

The Interline Braille Writing Frame is a manual braille writing aid with stylus. The device consists of a wooden board with metal guides on the sides onto which the braille slate fits. As the writer moves down the page, the slate is moved to the next set of metal grooves. The metal slate has 2 lines of 21 cells each.

Intersection Explorer is an audible mobility program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) turns a cell phone or tablet computer running the Android operating system into an accessible navigation aid to help users get an understanding of a neighborhood before venturing out and while on the go. The program is used in conjunction with WalkyTalky (see separate entry), and "Walking Directions" and "Places" in Google Maps. The user starts at his o

Intro to the Guitar for the Visually Impaired is an audio music training course designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This four-part training course teaches the basics of playing the guitar without using any written or Braille notation or visual references. This training course covers the basic chords, rhythms, and notes, and songs to go with them. "If" from the Guitar by Ear library is included. OPTIONS: Audio cassette or CD.

Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired and Piano Course 2 for the Visually Impaired are audio music training courses designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Intro to the Piano for the Visually Impaired is a four-part course that teaches the basics of playing the piano without using any written or Braille notation or visual references. In the course, the student learns the keys of C and G, the songs "Minuet in G" by Bach, "The Rose", and the "Theme from Love Story.

Introduction to Braille Music Transcription, models 6-75960-00 & 8-75960-00, by Mary Turner De Garmo, is a manual for teaching braille music transcription for music students and musicians who are blind or have low vision. It is the text used by those studying to become certified music braille transcribers in the U.S. It gives detailed transcribing lessons with examples and exercises. The book is available in a four-volume braille edition (6-75960-00) or a 300-page, one-volume print edition (

Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This is an instructional course-curriculum in music fundamentals, music reading, sight singing, theory, and ear-training using the Braille Music Code as the medium. Print music is considered secondary, and is included for the convenience of the sighted teacher or tutor. It is possible for a sighted or blind musician to administer or to study this wor

Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part II is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This is an instructional course-curriculum in music fundamentals, music reading, sight singing, theory, and ear-training using the Braille Music Code as the medium. Part II builds on the braille music reading skills developed in the first four Phases of the course presented in Part I (see separate entry). Part II contains: PHASE FIVE-A The Circle of

An Introduction to Piano for the Blind Student, Part 2 is a braille music manual designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. A piano companion course and supplement for An Introduction To Piano For The Blind Student, Book 1, Graded Studies, this course requires functional knowledge of the braille music code presented in An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I (see entry) and in An Introduction to Piano for the Blind Student, Book 1 by Richard Taesch.

An Introduction to the Piano for the Blind Student: A Course in Braille Music Reading, Book 1, by Richard Taesch, is a braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This piano course is designed for the student who already has fundamental knowledge of the braille music code in general. Those who pursue the piano as a primary instrument must develop the skill of playing two parts at one time. Braille music presents music for two hands in bar-over-bar piano

The Invisiboard, model 1-08541-00, is a desktop screen designed for use by students with cortical visual impairment (CVI). This trifold board has a solid white, slick material on one side and a solid black, Velcro-compatible material on the other side. It can be set on a student's desk to block out distractions. The portable,lightweight board comes with a carrying case and orientation material in print and braille. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 30 x 48 inches. COLORS: White on one side, black on the other

iPractice Verbs is a voice output flash card program and a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by language therapists and parents working with children who have cognitive, communication, developmental, hearing, learning, or physical disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a therapist or parent to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to help children learn and practice basic English verbs. iPractice Verbs comes with over 120 verbs in present, present p

IRT-1 Talking Infared Thermometer is a thermometer designed for the blind and vision impaired with the intention to serve as a cooking and safety aid. The IRT-1 can measure the temperature of items being cooked, the oven, refrigerator, freezer, bath water, coffee, etc. Measures the temperature of an object or liquid without physical contact though the use of infrared energy. It includes a built in speech tutorial, and can be set to speak in English, Spanish, or French. The IRT-1 can help promote

iSeeClearly is a video magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. The program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as a video magnifier. The user launches the application, or app, points the device's camera toward the image to be magnified, and selects the desired magnification (up to 10 times original size). The user can select from either landscape or portrait mode and images can be saved to the device's camera roll. Other features include built-i

Isis Audio Books are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The books are unabridged voice recordings. Most are available on cassette tape, and some are available on CD. The company offers thousands of titles, including mysteries, thrillers, romances, and general fiction.

iSpeak for Pocket PC is a voice output program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This text-to-speech (TTS) software product allows users of Pocket PC handheld devices to listen to e-mail messages, text documents, web pages, MP3 (.mp3) files, and Wave (.wav) files. This program will play text files of any length, including web page information, presentations, papers, reports, and e-books. Users can create or merge playlists consisting of text, MP3, or Wave files. The program includ

iSpectrum Color Blind Assistant is a color identification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This application (or app) allows a person who is colorblind to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad as a visual aid. The user takes a picture with the device’s camera or chooses an existing picture from the device’s photo albums, touches the image and the app will speak the color of that area of the the image. The app can identify over 500 individually verified colors and the

The ITR-100A HD Radio is an AM, FM and HD radio with voice output controls and reading service receiver designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. As the user presses the buttons that control the radio, voice announcements guide the user and state the options available at each stage. Radio station information, time and settings are all assisted by vocal cues. The user can access a radio reading service by registering the radio's serial number with a local reading service p

The Itty-Bitty Book Light is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed to be lightweight and portable, this reading light has telescoping arms and a revolving lamp hood. Made of durable plastic, the light clips to any paperback and hardcover book and provides direct reading light through two bright LED bulbs. The bulbs are heat-free and provide 100,000 hours of light. The light automatically turns on when the telescoping arm is extended. A durable carrying case

The Ivee Digit Voice Control Alarm Clock is a voice input and output and low vision digital alarm clock designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities, low vision or blindness. This clock understands 20 voice commands and enables the user to control functions such as setting the alarms, setting the time, and turning off the alarm by voice command. The voice input process is begun by addressing the clock with "Hello, Ivee!" The Ivee Digit also will speak the time, date, indoor

The Ivee Flex Voice Control Alarm Clock Radio is a voice input and output and low vision alarm clock radio designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities, low vision or blindness. This clock understands over 30 voice commands and enables the user to control functions such as setting the alarm, setting the time, turning off the alarm, setting an FM radio preset, and turning the digital radio on and off by voice command. The voice input process is begun by addressing the clock w

The Iveo Hands-on-Learning System is a package containing a tactile graphics display (IVEO Touchpad) and a braille graphics program (IVEO Viewer, IVEO Creator, or IVEO Creator Pro), designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision and their teachers. The system can be used to teach subject such as biology, health, chemistry, astronomy, math, or geography with a combination of touch, sound, and sight. Three versions are available: Iveo Lite, Iveo Creator, and Iveo Creator Plus. Iveo

The iVotronic Touch Screen Voting System with Audio Ballot Feature is a voice output voting machine designed for use by voters who are blind or have low vision. The voice output feature presents both general use instructions and ballot choices to the voter in a human voice (not digitally synthesized) through headphones attached to the iVotronic unit. The voter puts on the audio headset provided with the unit, and the ballot is activated by inserting the ballot activator cartridge into the unit.

iWalk is a prototype navigation service designed for blind and low vision people that intends to provide GPS and location information using speech input for destination selection, integrated local business search, spoken turn-by-turn navigation directions and speech cues in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).

iYomube is an optical character recognition iPhone application (app) designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. When the user takes a picture of printed material written in English, Japanese, Chinese, or Korean, iYomube will convert the picture into text and read it aloud in a clear voice. iYomube is fully compatible with VoiceOver. Plus, it has real-time speech and continuous recognition. What that means is users do not have to know exactly where the printed material is. Just

iZoom Web is a Web-based screen magnification and screen reader program designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This program magnifies the computer screen up to 32X with eight zoom modes. This software also offers color, cursor, font, speech enhancements and more. The software runs from the manufacturer's Web site at http://www.issist.ca and requires no download. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible personal computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Pentium III, 1 Gigahertz p

iZoom2Go screen magnification and screen reader program designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. The software is provided on a portable USB drive, making it available on any computer running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista with a USB port. The drive retains the user's settings for use on any computer. This program magnifies the computer screen up to 32X with eight zoom modes. This software also offers color, cursor, font, speech enhancements and more. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IB

J-Pad is a unique, highly intuitive joystick interface providing comprehensive switch access to all iPad functions - including Apps, music & media, iBooks, still & video photography, on-screen keyboard entry and more. Connecting wirelessly to the iPad using Bluetooth 2.1, J-Pad is simple to set-up and easy to use with touch sensitive buttons to launch and close Apps. Provided are two sockets to connect up to two wired switches. POWER: Rechargeable battery (included) + USB. COMPATIBILITY:

J-Say Professional is a voice input program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This product enables users of JAWS for Windows (see separate entry) to talk to the computer using a natural voice, and obtain speech feedback of their dictation and other related on-screen activity. This program supports use of the voice for computer input and control in conjunction with the keyboard. The program can be used for writing and formatting documents in a word processor such a

The J-Talk Talking Bathroom Scale is a voice output digital scale designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It has a large, stable weighing platform, with an extra-large digital LCD display and a foot-tap switch. A female voice speaks the user's weight in pounds and kilograms. Results are accurate within 1 percent of actual weight. POWER: Uses one 9-Volt battery. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 1.5 x 12.25 x 11.75 inches; the platform (LxW) is 12.25 x 11.75 inches. Display digits are

The James Remind-O-Timer with Braille, model J143WEB, is a tactile alarm clock and timer designed for use by individuals who are deaf blind. This twelve hour analog clock has a buzzer alarm, timers, and a built-in socket for use with a bed shaker (not included). The timer can be set to start and stop electrical equipment and appliances. The buzzer is set by moving a series of small pins around the face. Any combination of quarter hour periods may be set. There are 48 set pins with a 16 minute "o

Japplis Speech is an online text-to-speech application designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or speech disabilities. This voice output program speaks the text as the user types. It can also read line-by-line, and there is a "Say It" button that prompt the Web-based program to speak selected text or all text if none is selected. Japplis Speech is available at the following website: http://speech.japplis.com. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux operating sys

JawBone is an interface program that allows the coordinated use of the JAWS for Windows screen reader program and the Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition program by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This product provides the necessary code for interoperability of Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional version 6.0 and JAWS for Windows version 4.0 and higher (neither included, see separate entries). It includes a lexicon of new commands to make operating a personal computer by

JAWS (Job Access with Speech) for Windows is a voice output screen reader program designed to read computer screens for persons who are blind or have low vision. JAWS for Windows installs its own speech synthesizer software, Eloquence for JAWS, which works with the Windows sound card and supports nine languages (U.S. and British English, Latin American and Castilian Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Finnish). Interactive talking installation makes it easy to set up with

JAWS Scripts are screen reader script sets designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Scripts are program interfaces that facilitate the use of an application in conjunction with JAWS for Windows (see separate entry), the screen reader manufactured by Freedom Scientific. Scripts are currently available for Goldmine 6.0, Ms Publisher 2002, QuoteWerks 3.0, Quicken Expensable 98, SPSS 11.0, and Speak Freely. Custom scripting is also available for JAWS and/or Dragon NaturallyS

The JAWS Training Bundle contains over 50 hours of one-on-one training sessions for JAWS, a voice output screen reader program designed for persons who are blind or have low vision (see separate entry). Produced in audio format using the DAISY standard, the JAWS Training Bundle is designed to be a starting place for both new JAWS users and those who need refresher training. It starts at the very beginning and teaches about basic Microsoft® Windows® and JAWS concepts. It then progresses to lesson

Jazz and Contemporary Chord Symbol Reading for the Blind Pianist is a Braille music manual designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. Subtitled "How to Read Braille Chord Charts in Live Performance," this instructional course-curriculum by Richard Taesch follows the progression of concepts as presented in An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I (see separate entry). While it takes two hands to play piano, one hand can be used for basic chord structures,

The JLR Gear Key Finder is a lost item finder designed for use by individuals with vision or memory disabilities. The device consists of a transmitter with an oval-shaped standing base, two round color-coded key fobs, and two metal rings for attaching to a key ring (not included). When the key fobs or items attached to the receivers are misplaced, pressing the corresponding button on the transmitter causes the receiver to beep, enabling the user to locate the item. POWER: The base uses two tripl

JORDY is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is worn like a pair of glasses, and can be used for such activities as watching television, using a computer, reading and writing, painting, playing cards or board games, and more. Objects are magnified up to 30 times. This video magnifier features a wide field of view, automatic focus, object locator capability, focus lock capability, and digital zoom capability. There are four viewing modes: Full color, black and wh

The JORDY Stand is a video magnifier stand designed for use by individuals with low vision. It is designed for use with the JORDY head-mounted video magnifier (see separate entry). When the headworn device is placed in this docking stand, and the stand is attached to a monitor, the JORDY functions as a desktop video magnifier. The stand can be used with any monitor, including a computer monitor. The stand uses the same controls as the JORDY glasses. It has an extra large working space with a loc

The Jot a Dot Pocket Brailler is a manual braille writer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This small, lightweight brailler has six keys for Braille entry. The keys have high contrast colors for identification by users with low vision. Braille is written from the left hand side of the page to the right, with 20 cells of braille per line. The user can read braille as it is written by turning the unit over. A built-in reading stand keeps the unit stable when resting

The Journey is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This CCTV has a high-resolution camera positioned above a movable reading tray and a 19-inch LCD monitor mounted on the front of the camera. The screen moves up or down and tilts back for best viewing position. The Journey features fully adjustable white LED lighting; fast one-cable setup; over 25 color mode options; one touch magnification pre-sets; one lever control brake and table stop; and adjustable br

The Journey FLEXi is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This lightweight CCTV has a high-resolution camera and a 19-inch flat panel LCD monitor that are mounted on an adjustable arm that attaches to the edge of a table or desk with a C-clamp mount (included). This arm is height adjustable and and swivels. Objects are placed under the unit and viewed on the screen. The screen can be moved vertically and tilted back for best viewing position. The Journey FLE

Julbo Looping 1 Sunglasses are designed to protect the eyes of infants from damage caused by ultraviolet rays. These sunglasses are intended for use by infants from 0 to 18 months old. The sunglasses have a wrap-around profile for maximum eye protection, and curved temples and a flat elastic strap for hold and positioning. Infants can turn the glasses any way they choose, as the frame is reversible and has no hinges. They have Spectron 4 lenses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA, B

Julbo Looping 2 Sunglasses are sunglasses designed to protect the eyes of young children from damage caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays. The glasses are intended for use by infants or toddlers age 12 to 24 months. They have curved temples and a flat elastic strap for an effective hold and a wrap-around profile for optimal eye coverage and protection. The frame is reversible with no hinges. The glasses have Spectron 4 lenses that provide 100 percent protection against UVA, B and C rays, and t

The Juliet Pro 60 is a desktop braille printer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This printer has a 40-character-wide embossing line and 60-characters-per-second speed for double-sided embossing (40-characters per second for single-sided printing). It can use either continuous tractor-feed paper or single sheets, hand-fed one at a time. A variety of different paper sizes and weights can be used. ET Speaks comes up talking automatically on the Juliet Pro 60, echoin

Jumbo 1.4-Inch LED Alarm Clock Radio, model T256S, is a low vision alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. The clock has an extra-large LED display with an adjustable dimmer. The alarm volume gently ascends to wake the user. Other features include a dynamic speaker radio and a large snooze bar. POWER: Uses household current with battery backup. DIMENSIONS: Display digits are 1.4 inches high. COLOR: Display has red numbers on a black background. The clock case is silver.

The Jumbo Atomic Clock with Remote Thermometer, model JMR838WFA, is a low vision digital wall clock and outdoor thermometer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This desktop or wall-mount clock for home or office displays the time in large digits on a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. It also displays indoor and outdoor temperatures and the date in smaller characters, and shows pressure trends and local weather forecasts using graphical icons. The clock sets itself automatically t

The Jumbo Atomic Wall Clock with Indoor Temperature, model JM889NA, is a low vision digital wall clock and household thermometer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This clock has a large liquid crystal display (LCD) display showing the time in very large digits and the indoor temperature and date in smaller digits. It sets itself automatically to the U.S. Atomic Clock. It also features an alarm with snooze, and can be mounted on the wall or a table stand. DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 9.5 x

The Jumbo Index Playing Cards, model 402800, are large print playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These cards have large, bold 0.5-inch high print for suits and values for easy identification.

Jumbo Index Playing Cards for Bridge are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards feature extra-large indexing for visibility. The set includes two decks and a score pad. COLOR: The back is available in a choice of men's or women's vintage golf scenes.

The Jumbo Indoor/Outdoor Wall Thermometer, model 5109, is a large print indoor and outdoor thermometer designed for use by individuals with low vision. The thermometer has slightly curved sides, a brightly colored thermometer tube for indicating the temperature, and extra large numerals. The temperature range is minus 40 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and minus 40 degrees to 50 degrees Centigrade. The unit is weather resistant and rustproof. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 14.5 x 3.25 inches. WEIGHT: 4.8

The Jumbo Key Amplified Telephone with 600 Times Amplification, model HD60, is an amplified hearing aid-compatible telephone with visual ring indicator, designed for use by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The phone amplifies incoming sound to over 55 decibels (dB), making sound up to 600 times louder. Selectable Digital Tone Setting allows the user to boost and enhance the speech frequencies the user cannot hear well, improving the intelligibility of difficult to hear words. Digital

The Jumbo Keyed Amplified Telephone with Voice Activated No-Touch Answering, model HD50JV, is a voice activated large button amplifier telephone designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities or who are deaf or hard of hearing. The handset has up to 40 decibels (dB) of amplification. An "AMPLIFY" key remembers the handset volume setting. Sound can be adjusted with four digital tone control settings. Voice-activated answering enables the user to answer incoming calls without touching

The Jumbo Playing Cards with Braille, model 126778, playing cards designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These standard size cards have braille markings suits and values for easy identification. Users can identify cards by touch only. The cards are plastic coated.

The Jumbo Talking Calculator is a large print, large button, voice output calculator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This calculator's size is equivalent to a standard letter-size page. Features include an extra-large liquid crystal display (LCD) and an oversized black number pad with large white numbers. It has volume control that can be adjusted to high, low, or can be turned off completely, and the voice can be set to speak digits or the actual number value.

K.C. Clyde In Fly Ball Interactive CD-ROM is a story program designed to promote literacy, reading and language involvement for children with cognitive disabilities. The program features animated imaginative characters (K.C. is a boy; Clyde is a dog, and UKandu is the wordbird), catchy music and fun word recognition activities. It is designed with up to 21 story paths (more than 120 pages of story is possible), four levels of word interaction, and pop quizzes. The characters are engineered to ta

The Kapten Plus is a voice input and output navigation system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The system uses GPS (global positioning satellite) to identify locations, speech synthesis to announce the location to the user, and voice recognition from Nuance to provide the user with a voice input interface to request information on the current location and to request directions. The Kapten Plus can provide audible directions to get to specific locations by foot, b

The Kaufman Functional Academic Skills Test (K-FAST) - Braille, model 5-64500-00, is a braille assessment / evaluation tool designed for use to assess math and reading skills of children who blind or have low vision. This assessment is an individually administered test to determine the student's skills in applying knowledge of reading and arithmetic in a variety of real-life situations. Reading and arithmetic tasks on this test relate to everyday activities, such as understanding labels on drug

The KayJae Backsaver Drum Practice Pad is a drum pad designed for use by individuals with spinal cord, mobility, or other physical disabilities. Unlike standard drum practice pads which utilize floor stands that require the user to sit in an upright position while leaning forward, this device enables the user to practice in the most comfortable position for the user. The unit's thick gum rubber base is placed under the user's thighs, allowing the user's weight to keep it in place and the drum pa

The Keitzer Multipurpose Check Writing/Signature Guide is a check writing guide designed for use by people with vision, fine motor, or other writing disabilities or arthritis to write and endorse to cash standard checks and traveler's checks. The plastic device can also be used as a signature guide for both right and left-handed people. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 3 1/8 x 6.25 inches. WEIGHT: 2 ounces. COLOR: Black. WARRANTY: Lifetime Guarantee under narmal use.

The Kelvin Talking Thermostat is a low vision thermostat designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision, mobility disabilities, or severe physical disabilities. This programmable thermostat controls heat, fan, and air conditioner functions. It can be operated by pushing its large tactile buttons, all of which talk, or through voice commands. To initiate voice commands, the user presses a button, claps hands, knocks on a table or desk, or whistles. When a button is pressed, a cl

The Ken-Tech Jumbo Atomic Clock is a low vision digital alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. Featuring both automatic time and date settings, this atomic clock always displays the correct time and date and resets itself for daylight savings time. The clock also displays the month and date, day of the week, temperature and humidity. It has an alarm function with snooze. POWER: Uses 2 AA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 9.5 x 11 x 1 inch.

The Kennedy Handi-Math Program provides children with multiple disabilities with a computer-based developmental math curriculum, encompassing skills from counting through simple division. It turns the computer screen into a flexible work space for students who are unable to utilize a pencil and paper due to physical/motor limitations. It enables the student to direct cursor movements, top-to-bottom and left- to-right, as they compute problems which require regrouping. This provides the student w

The Kenneth Jernigan Tactile Map is a tactile relief map of the United States designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. The map shows all 50 states and their capitals, along with major rivers and mountain chains. The states are removable pieces. Instructions in print and Braille are included.

The Keplerian Telescope, models 1672-1, -2, -3 and -4, is a telescope designed for distance, intermediate and near use for individuals with low vision. The telescope can be used as a hand held spotting telescope or it can be mounted in frames for hands free tasks. The lens is Achromatic glass lens which is blue coated with integrated miniature roof-prism. It is housed in a matte-black-lacquered metal and comes with a soft black carrying case with Velcro fastener and carrying cord. Magnification

Key to Access is an accessibility software module, MP3 player, and digital recorder designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. When this device is inserted into a computer's USB port, the user has access to a suite of ten accessibility tools: (1) Universal Reader for reading email and web pages; (2) E-Text Reader, a tool that allows the user to highlight, bookmark, search and extract text from a document; (3) Ultimate Talking Dictionary, a 250,000-

Key to Access VPod is an accessibility software module, MP4 video player, and digital voice recorder designed for use by individuals who have learning disabilities. When this device is inserted into a computer's USB port, the user has access to a suite of accessibility tools: Universal Reader Plus for reading email and web pages; E-Text Reader, a tool that allows the user to highlight, bookmark, search and extract text from a document; Ultimate Talking Dictionary, a 250,000-word voice output dic

Keyboard Overlays are designed for use with the Apple IIe and IIGS computer for persons with sensory disabilities. The overlays are molded flexible plastic strips that cover rows of keys on the computer keyboard, while allowing full use of the keys. The overlays provide a way of temporarily labelling keys with colors, shapes, etc., and may be changed to correspond to different software programs that use different keys. Also available without labels affixed. Clear (unlabeled) or Numbers overlays

KeyRead is a screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Tailored to users who may be new to the computer, this reader is controlled by the standard keyboard arrow keys and echoes each keystroke. This system works with most applications, including word processors and web browsers and offers selective reading of the screen and menus. COMPATIBILITY: Model SM-22 is for use on Macintosh computers and model SW-22 is for use on IBM and compatible computers e

The Keys-U-See Large Print Keyboard is a large print keyboard designed for use by individuals with low vision. The keys have a large, bold typeface over 400 percent larger than standard keyboards. Three models are available with three different high-contrast color schemes. The keyboards all have a USB connection. COLOR: The yellow keyboard has yellow keys with black letters in a black frame; the ivory keyboard has ivory keys with black letters in an ivory frame; the black keyboard has black keys

The Keys-U-See large print keyboard has been designed for those with conditions that cause visual impairment or low vision. The large print is also applicable for anyone working in low light conditions or learning to type. Includes one-touch internet and email buttons, one-touch media control buttons, and three power management keys.

The Keys-U-See Large Print Wireless Keyboard and Mouse is a large print keyboard designed for use by individuals with low vision. The keys have a large, bold typeface over 400 percent larger than standard keyboards. Included is a wireless optical mouse with scroll wheel and turner with built in battery charge. COLOR: Yellow keys with black letters in a black frame. The mouse is yellow and black.

KeySpell Ellipsis is a voice output spelling utility designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. This spelling aid supplements the spell checkers in programs such as Microsoft Word. It has a comprehensive dictionary of 350,000 words, and can be set for specific levels of difficulty or areas of interest. For example, an inexperienced writer could reduce the number of suggestions produced by choosing the Junior dictionary, while a doctor could narrow the range of suggestions by cho

KeyStone Discrete is a voice output screen reader and utility program and voice input program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program integrates discrete voice recognition technology with a text-to-speech screen reader and a homophone and spelling checker. It comprises KeyStone ScreenSpeaker (Discrete Edition) and DragonDictate software (see separate entries). In the speech recognition enrollment process, this program reads out the

KeyStone ScreenSpeaker Solo is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or dyslexia or other learning disabilities. Users can hear their work being spoken back while the text is being typed or dictated using voice recognition software (not included). Any mistakes can be found and corrected using spelling and homophone checkers. Any amount of the text can be read back at any time. Text can be read by character, word, line, sentence, pa

KeyStone SpeechMaster Solo is a voice input text editor program and voice output output screen reader program and spell check utility designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. The system integrates voice recognition technology (Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred software; see separate entry) with a text-to-speech screen reader (KeyStone ScreenSpeaker) and a spelling and homophone checker. The program reads enrollment scripts in small phrases for the user to repeat, making it un

The Keytop Enlargers, models 223-312-0149 and 223-312-0166, are large print keytop overlay sets designed to make computer keyboards accessible to individuals who have low vision. The kit includes labels for the full 101- key layout marked with bold print. The letter markings are provided in 38-point print, the numbers are enlarged to 32-point print, and the symbols (e.g., @, ##, $, etc.) are enlarged to 18-point print. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM PC and XT and compatible keyboards and Apple ke

The KFM High Output Magnifier is a magnifying lens with light and clamp designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a round lens on a flexible arm with a clamp for mounting to the edge of a desk or table. The magnifier is available with a 3-diopter (1.75X) or 5-diopter (2.25X) optical quality lens in a die-cast aluminum housing, illuminated by a 22-watt high output T-5C fluorescent ring bulb with a heavy-duty clear diffuser. The light source provides 3500 lux at the focal

The KGS Automatic Braille Labeler is designed to produce Braille labels for individuals who are blind or deaf blind or have low vision. This labeler can be used by persons with no Braille experience. It makes transparent single-line labels, which can be used to label hotel keys, signs, simple maps, cassettes, CD cases, vending machines, telephones, and other items. To make a label, the user selects grade 1 (the default) or grade 2 Braille, then chooses individual letters, numbers, and punctuatio

Kid Keys is a voice output program designed to introduce and enhance keyboarding and reading skills for students with developmental and physical disabilities. Three activities combine voice, music, graphics, animation and sound to help students progress from learning key positions to typing smoothly and accurately. Students develop letter and word recognition, learn letters and words through the use of speech technology, and develop sequencing skills while taking the first steps in computer lite

Kid Pix 2 and Kid Pix Studio are drawing programs designed to create multimedia presentationa and animated artwork for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. Students can use the TouchWindow (see separate entry) to access this program which includes a talking alphabet, colorful rubber stamps that can be customized and resized, and a palette of Wacky Brushes. Slide Shows are easy to create, so children of all ages and levels can create multimedia reports, animations with sound effec

Kid Works 2 is a reading tutorial program designed to teach children to write and illustrate their own story for individuals with a developmental or physical disability. This program combines a word processor and picture dictionary with paint tools, rubber stamps, and icons that allow students to express themselves through words and pictures as they write original stories. A simple click of the mouse changes words into pictures and pictures into words. The Story illustrator lets the students "pa

KidDesk is a desktop program designed with interactive desk accessories for children who have a developmental or physical disability. It is a hard disk security program that allows students to individualize their desktops and launch their own programs without being to able to access system functions that are off limits. An adult code is necessary to reach the hard disk and system functions. Features include six themes for personalization, a Talking Clock, Printable Calendar, Working Calculator,

The Kindle Keyboard and Kindle Keyboard 3G are voice output electronic book readers designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or other disabilities that make reading difficult. These portable electronic book (e-book) readers includes a text-to-speech feature that will read aloud all books in English that are loaded onto the reader. Both models of the Kindle Keyboard hold up to 3,500 books in 4 gigabytes (GBs) of storage, and each can be used with audio books. Books can be

The Kindle Touch and Kindle Touch 3G are voice output electronic book (e-book) readers that can be used by individuals who are blind or have low vision or other disabilities that make reading difficult. These multi-touch portable e-book readers include a text-to-speech feature that will read aloud all books in English that are loaded onto the reader. Both models of the Kindle Touch hold up to 3,000 books in 4 gigabytes (GBs) of storage, and each can be used with audio books. Books can be downloa

The Klick-Lock Padlock is a tactile combination padlock designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The combination is selected using five levers, and the padlock is locked by clicking it shut.

The KNFB Reader is designed for use for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It converts printed text into high quality speech to provide accurate, fast, and efficient access to both single and multiple page documents with the tap of a button on the iPhone. Picture accuracy is facilitated by a Field of View Report, Automatic Page Detection, and Tilt Control. It allows users to capture pictures of virtually any type of printed text, including mail, receipts, class handouts, memos and

The knfbReader Mobile is a cell phone, optical character recognition device, and voice output reading machine designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The user takes a photo of the text to be read with the built-in cell phone camera, and the text is read aloud. An automatic viewfinder tells the user whether the entire document is in the photo. While the text is being read, the device can display the text on the phone’s built-in screen and highlight each word as it is spo

The KTP Series Thinline 2x6 with Braille Overlay is a braille control pad designed to make a variety of applications accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision. This keypad has 12 keys in two columns and six rows, representing the numbers 0-9 and the star and pound signs. Each key is marked in braille and with white numbers or symbols on a black background. This keypad uses piezo technology with no moving parts to wear out. Usage of this keypad is indicated through an LED (light

The KTS Refreshable Braille Display is a refreshable braille display designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This display comes with software for translating text to braille and vice versa. The display is available models with 40 or 80 cells. Features include 6- or 8-dot braille selected by keystroke; screen navigation using 14 dedicated function keys; hardware cursor or 10 soft cursor tracking; display of attributes in monochrome or color modes; direct line selection;

The Kurzweil - National Federation of the Blind Reader is a voice output optical character recognition device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handheld unit scans text and reads it aloud with synthetic speech. The user holds the unit's camera over print, and it snaps a picture. In seconds it reads the contents of the printed document in clear synthetic speech. Scanned text can be discarded, stored for later reading, or transferred to a computer or braille no

Kurzweil 1000 is an optical character recognition (OCR) program with voice output designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software package runs on a personal computer connected to a flatbed scanner. It scans books, magazine articles, and other printed documents, converts the printed text into electronic text files, and reads them aloud using RealSpeak, a human-sounding synthetic speech engine. Scanned documents can be edited using a text editor with voice output. Definiti

Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh is an optical character recognition (OCR) program with voice output designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. This software scans documents and reads scanned or electronic text aloud using synthetic speech. Words are highlighted in contrasting colors as they are spoken. This simultaneous auditory and visual presentation of information helps increase reading accuracy, speed, and comprehension for readers. Users can adjust how much text is highlighted

Kurzweil 3000 for Windows is an optical character recognition (OCR) and test program with voice output designed for use by individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. This OCR software scans documents and reads scanned or electronic text aloud using synthetic speech. Documents are shown on screen with words highlighted as they are spoken. This combined auditory and visual presentation of information helps increase reading accuracy, speed, and comprehension for struggling readers.

The K86326 Atomic Projection Alarm Clock alternates and projects the time and outdoor temperature. Red digits appear onto users wall or ceiling. The clock face displays large easy to read numerals for time, as well as numerals for both indoor and outdoor temperature, and date. The time and date are set automatically by the U.S. atomic clock, automatically updating for Daylight Saving Time. Includes a wireless outdoor temperature sensor with a range of up to 200 feet using a 915 Mega-hertz freque

Lace & Link is a tactile alphabet puzzle designed to encourage sequencing knowledge while teaching matching and sorting for individuals who have physical, visual or cognitive disabilities. The crepe rubber letters with frames link only to the next succeeding letter, or uppercase to lowercase of the same letter. The washable letters can also be placed on the floor, as a jumping or stepping game. The textured, hole-punched letters can be recognized by feel, or laced to reinforce letter shape

The Ladies' Seculus Low Vision Watch , model 4212, is an analog watch designed for use by women with low vision. This watch has a large round face with large, clear numerals, as well as a stainless steel back and a leather band. DIMENSIONS: 1-inch face. COLOR: White face with black numbers and a gold case. WARRANTY: One year.

The Lady’s Gold Tone LV Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by women with low vision. Features include black bold numbers and hands that provide sharp contrast against the white face. The numbers are imprinted at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with the intervening hours indicated by black triangles. This watch also has a leather band. DIMENSIONS: The face measures .75 inches. COLOR: The watch band is available in black leather or as a gold expansion band.

The Ladies’ Prestige Braille Watch by Auguste Reymond is a tactile watch designed for use by women who are blind. This watch features a round white face with raised braille zircons encircling the face; numbers at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, and Swiss-made quartz movement. The watch face opens from the bottom (6 o’clock), and the watch case is thin with a curved styling that hugs the wrist. The watch case is available in gold or stainless steel, and the braille zircons are colored gold with the gold

The Lady's Silver Tone Talking Watch is a voice output watch designed for use by women who are blind or have low vision. The time is announced in a female voice. This four-button watch offers an optional hourly announcement, plus a choice of three alarms, cuckoo, beeps or a rooster crow. It has an indigo blue face with a silver tone bezel, and the hours are marked with silver slashes at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock and smaller silver dots at the remaining hours. It is available with a silver expansion

The Lamp Magnifier with Integrated Lens is a magnifying lens on a stand with a light for individuals with low vision. The lens is Biconvex, PXM integrated lens that magnifies 2x. The illumination is incandescent, 60 W, 110 V candelabra bulb that is included. The stand has a sturdy, spring tension, double arm and a clamp that fits table tops up to 60 mm thick. DIMENSIONS: Lens is 100 mm. Cord is approximately two meters long. WARRANTY: One year limited, does not cover bulb.

LapTalk is a voice output computer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is a notebook computer with an integrated full-feature screen reader program (Window-Eyes Professional; see separate entry). The computer has an Intel Celeron one gigahertz (GHz) processor and a Windows operating system that allows it to run mainstream software. It has 256 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM) and a 20 gigabyte (GB) hard drive. Other features include an office suite that

The Large Abacus, model 1-03170-00, is an abacus designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision and fine motor disabilities. It is a 13-rod soroban abacus with large beads that can be used by those who lack fine motor skills. Both frame and beads are made of high impact plastic. DIMENSIONS (LxW): The frame measures 8.25 by 4.5 inches. Beads are approximately 7/15 inch in diameter.

The Large Bingo Cards are a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This set of 25 plastic-coated cards can be marked off with water-based or dry erase markers and the surface wipes clean. OPTIONS: Set of 10 dry erase markers. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 11 inches. COLOR: Bold black print on white cards.

Large Bingo Cards (set of 25) make up a large print game for persons with low vision. The extra large type of the letters and numbers aid visibility. The set includes 25 different cards and is designed to be used with Bingo/Poker Chips (see separate entry). DIMENSIONS (WxH): 8.5 x 11 inches.

Large Cell Perkins Braillers, models 22-0114-3 (manual) and 22-0116-8 (electric), are braille writers designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These sturdy, portable machines are similar to the Standard Perkins Brailler (see separate entry), but produce larger braille cells with more space between the dots, allowing the braille to be read by persons with neurological problems affecting the sense of touch, including diabetic neuropathy. Each machine comes with a dust cove

These Telephone Stickers-Alphanumeric are giant-sized telephone stickers that are perfect for re-labeling your home phone. Turn any standard phone into one suitable for persons who are visually impaired. Ideal for color-blind individuals. Made of thick, water-proof and laminated paper so will not easily weather. Comes with 12 stickers, enough to cover the entire phone.

The Large Format Calculator is a large button calculator designed for use by individuals with low vision or fine motor disabilities. This over-sized calculator has an ergonomically enhanced keyboard with large buttons and a large display screen. Functions include memory, percent, and square root.

The Large and Small Handle Styluses are Braille writing aids for individuals who are blind or have low vision. They are designed with wooden handles and rugged metal points. One side of the Large Handle Stylus, model 1-00200-00, is flattened to prevent the stylus from rolling. The Small Handle Stylus, model 1-00220-00, has a flat end. DIMENSIONS: Large stylus is 2 3/8 x 7/8 inches; small stylus measures 1 7/8 x .75 inches.

The Large Index Playing Cards, model 6PCLI, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards are the same size as standard playing cards, but are printed in large, easy-to-read type.

The Large LCD Atomic Alarm Clock is a low vision alarm clock designed for use by individuals with low vision. This radio-controlled clock receives the time signal transmitted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is regulated by three atomic clocks, to set itself and automatically adjust for leap year and daylight savings time. The large liquid crystal display (LCD) has large bold numbers against a clear background. Counting seconds are displayed in smaller numbers

CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To provide a large magnifier for a person with Usher
Syndrome (visual/hearing impairments). The magnifier was to be mounted and large enough to fit a book/magazine under it and read the whole page. Additionally, the magnification needed to be adjustable to the various size print the patron was reading. A powerful lens (made by Fresnel Technologies) was adapted. The type of lens was originally designed for lighthouse optics and is made of rigid plastic, so it is not fl

The Large Magnifier with Neck Strap, model 73372-0002, is designed for sewing, reading, stamp and coin collecting, drafting, and other fine work requiring hands-free magnification. The plastic lens is mounted on a plastic frame with a chest yoke and adjustable neck loop. Focal length is 8 inches. DIMENSIONS: Lens is 4.5 inches in diameter. WEIGHT: 8 ounces.

The Large Playing Cards, model W83170, are low vision playing cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. These cards are authentic bicycle-brand cards that are also designed to be easy to handle. They are plastic-coated and are more than twice as thick as standard cards. DIMENSIONS: Each card is 4.50 x 7 inches.

Large Print Books from Huge Print Press are large print books designed for use by individuals with low vision. Books are custom printed in font sizes from 16 to 44 point, and are available in hardback, paperback, or loose-leaf formats. Titles can be chosen from a catalog of existing large print books, or a published title can be enlarged on a custom basis. As part of its custom enlargement service, Huge Print Press purchases a new copy of the requested title, thereby making sure the author, publ

The Large Print Crossword Book is a large print crossword puzzle book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This book includes 52 puzzles, each spread out over two pages with large letters and large grids. DIMENSIONS: The crossword boxes are one half-inch squares.

The Large Print Day Calendar is a large print calendar and daily planner designed for use by individuals with low vision. This calendar has large, bold numbers. Each month has its own tab with an introductory area showing the previous, current and future months and space for notes and appointments. On the following 2 pages is that month’s calendar and space to write notes, reminders, appointments or shopping list. DIMENSIONS (LxWxH): 11 x 9 x .25 inches. Numbers are inside 2-inch square boxes. C

Large Print Easy Monday Crosswords is a large print crossword puzzle book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral-bound book contains more than 124 puzzles. The solutions to the puzzles are in the back of the book. DIMENSIONS: The book is 8 x 10 inches; 288 pages.

The Large Print Greeting Cards are large print cards designed for use by individuals with low vision. The line includes of birthday, get well, and thank you cards. These cards were designed to assist anyone who has difficulty in reading small or fine print.

CUSTOM ADAPTATION PURPOSE: To enable seniors and those with low vision to participate in group crossword activities. A 10 squares across x 10 squares down was drawn on a magnetic white board and the grid outlined with fine masking tape. A magneticsheet was cut into squares that matched the size of the squares on the grid; the magnetic squares are used to cover unneeded squares to create a grid to match the crossword puzzle being done. DIMENSIONS: The board is 1 meter x 900 centimeters. COLOR: T

Large Print High Contrast Keyboard Seels are plastic computer keyboard covers providing a large print, high contrast, protective overlays designed for use by individsuals with cognitive or vision disabilities. The cover is placed directly over the keyboard and protects the keys from liquids and dust. It is available with an enlarged keytop legend in three high contasting colors for ease of use. All Seels are fitted with Velcro and include full fitting instructions. Seels are available for al

Large Print Labels are large print keytop overlays designed for use by individuals with low vision. These adhesive overlays are appllied to the keys of an existing keyboard to transform it into a large print keyboard. Labels are all US Standard English. COLORS: Three models are available with different color schemes: Black with white print, ivory with black print, or yellow with black print.

Large Print Labels are keytop overlays designed for use on computer or telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) keyboards by individuals with low vision. These self-stick labels increase the size of the key labels by at least 100 percent and they stay securely in place until intentionally removed. The set contains labels for a standard Windows 104-key IBM compatible keyboard. COLOR: Available in black letters on an ivory background or white letters on a black background.

The Large Print Outdoor Dial Thermometer, model PLU-790, is a large print indoor or outdoor thermometer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This weatherproof dial thermometer can be mounted indoors or outdoors on a screw or nail. The dial has a Fahrenheit scale with large print numbers at 20 degree intervals from minus 60 to 120 degrees. It has smaller numbers at 10 degree intervals and at 32 degrees (freezing). The thermometer has a secret key compartment on the back to hide a spar

Large Print Recipes for a Healthy Life, by Judith Caditz, is a large print cookbook designed for use by individuals with low vision. This cookbook includes over 200 recipes for low cholesterol, low fat, and low sodium dishes with no added sugar, plus serving suggestions. The book is paperback and has 283 pages. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 11 x 9.75 inches.

The Large Print Scrabble Tiles are large print game pieces designed for use by individuals with low vision. These tiles are intended to substitute for the standard tiles found in a Scrabble board game. They feature bold, black, extra-large letters set on a bright white tile. The tiles also show the point value of each letter. The set includes 100 tiles. DIMENSIONS: Each tile measures 0.625 x 0.625 inch. Type size is 0.5 inch.

Large Print Sudoku is a book of large print math puzzles designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral bound book includes 225 challenging sudoku puzzles, printed one per page. The object is to fill in each grid so the numbers 1 through 9 appear one time only in every row, column and box. Solutions are given at the back of the book. DIMENSIONS: The book is 8 x 10 inches and the boxes in the puzzles are 3 x 3 inches; 288 pages. WEIGHT: Approximately 2 pounds.

Large print word processing program for the Commodore 64, 64C and 128 computers. Program is on cartridge that plugs into the expansion port at the back of the computer. Once plugged in, it becomes instantly activated when computer is turned on. When keys are pressed, the characters on monitor are large and of high contrast. Actual size of characters depends upon the monitor being used, the larger the monitor, the larger the size. With regular monitor, characters are 1 inch high, 3/4 inch wide wi

Large Print Word Search Puzzles is a book of large print word puzzles designed for use by individuals with low vision. This spiral-bound book contains 94 puzzles, with the word list on one page and the puzzle on the opposite page for convenient solving. The puzzles are in fun shapes to match the theme of each page. Solutions are provided in the back of the book, DIMENSIONS: The book is 8 x 10 inches; 288 pages. WEIGHT: Approximately 2 pounds.

The Large Table Top Chess Set for the Blind or Those With Low Vision is a tactile game designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This large tabletop chess set has two slide-open drawers that hold all the playing pieces for storage and transport. White pieces have bumps on top to differentiate them from the black pieces. On the board, black spaces are slightly raised over their counterparts so players can easily recognize playing fields. All spaces have holes to accept the peg

Large Type Outline Maps, models 00-01890-00 through 00-01901-00, are large print maps of the United States and its regions designed for use by individuals with low vision. They are inexpensive and consumable, so teachers can mark them appropriately for the lessons of the day. There are ten different types of maps printed in black ink on nonglare antique ivory paper. One map is of the 48 continguous states with border regions of Mexico and Canada. Another map is an overview map which depicts all

The Large Visual Display is a large print display accessory for the Superprint 100-D, 4425, and 4420 (sold separately; see separate entries) telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD or TT) by Ultratec. The characters on the large display are 10 times larger than characters on a standard TDD display and are displayed in bold type. TDD conversations are shown simultaneously on the TDD display and on the large visual display. The display connects to the Superprint 100-D, the Superprint 4225, or S

The Large Wooden Eraser, model 23-3701-2, is a braille eraser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is especially designed for use with the Perkins Brailler (see separate entries).

The LargePrint White on Black Apple Keyboard is designed for individuals who have low vision. Has an ergonomic low profile design with ultra-thin aluminum enclosures. Largest letters available for key size. One touch function keys to access many Mac features. Full 109-key layout high quality scissor switch mechanism. Withstands over 10 million keystrokes. 2 USB ports to connect a mouse or other peripheral devices. COLOR: White on black. WARRANTY: One full year warranty from date of purchase.

LaserLine Graphics are tactile graphics designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. They are designed to provide clear and accurate tactile access to complex visual information, with various pattern fills, line styles, and directional indicators. These tactile graphics are produced to order as Vector-based graphics files in an XML-based conversion process. Items that can be converted into tactile graphics include maps, diagrams, flow charts, and educational materials in mat

The LazLight is a low vision light designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This high-performance reading lamp offers 700-foot candles of pure intense glare-free white light without blue light radiation. Features include a 4,000-hour bulb, a dimmer switch, and an adjustable gooseneck. OPTIONS: Replacement bulbs are available. WARRANTY: 12-month warranty that includes parts, labor and the light bulb.

The LCD Talking Travel Alarm Clock in Slim Style, model CL8847S, is a voice output alarm clock designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In addition to the alarm, this clock features a talking 24-hour countdown timer and a visual calendar that can show the year, month, day of the week, and date from 1990 to 2090 on a liquid crystal display (LCD). The alarm sound can be set as a crowing rooster, a beeping sound, or one of 16 melodies. This travel alarm clock also features

-- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a navigational device similar to a white cane in the form of footwear (i.e. shoes) to assist individuals who are blind or have low vision in navigating to a specific geographic location. Anirudh Sharma, a young researcher at Hewlett-Packard Labs in Bangalore, India designed this prototype system entitled "Le Chal," which is Hindi for "Take Me There." The Le Chal system is designed to assist users in navigating when walking to specific geo

Learn Braille is a braille training program to teach sighted people who want to learn the braille alphabet and braille symbols. The program also provides training on Japanese braille, Hebrew braille, Korean braille and Chinese braille. COMPATIBILITY: For use with the Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Apple iOS 2.0 or later.

Learn Keys: Verbal Keyboard Feedback is a voice output keystroke announcement program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software provides human speech output for a variety of keyboard types via the computer's sound card and speakers. It can speak any key name and display the name on screen, and it can do this while other programs are running. The software comes with on-line help, documentation on CD-ROM, and quick start instructions in braille and large prin

Learn to Talk is a voice output flash card program, a language, reading and vocabulary tutorial program and a speech training program designed for use by parents working with children who have cognitive, communication, hearing, learning, physical, or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) was developed by a speech therapist to allow a parent to use their Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to facilitate language development in children with specific language impairments such as re

Learning Ally Audio is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as a voice output electronic book reader for books in the standard DAISY formats. Learning Ally membership is required in order to use the app and download audiobooks from the Learning Ally website. The Direct Downloading feature allows the user to download audiobooks from their Learning Al

The Learning Sensations AlphaSpinner is a voice output spelling tutorial device designed for use by children age three years and up with visual, cognitive, or learning disabilities. This interactive spinner enables children to "dial up" letters, hear their phonetic sounds, hear an associated word, and more. Once the basics are mastered, children can move to the next level and learn spelling. Users can quiz themselves or simply enjoy learning letters with sounds and music.

The Learning Sensations NumberSpinner is a math skills game designed for use by children age three years and up with visual, cognitive, or learning disabilities. This interactive spinner incorporates three learning modes that help children recognize how numbers look and sound, learn to count, and learn number sequencing. When children are ready to progress, a button switches the learning mode to simple addition and subtraction. Music and sound add to the fun.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a shoe insole that vibrates to be used by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The insole vibrates to alert users when they’re supposed to make a turn, acting like a real-time GPS device for their feet. The insole will provide subtle feedback about where a user is going and in what direction. Can be used in conjunction with eye free interface application to further aid in directions.

Digital alarm clock with red numerals almost 2 inches high. Bright/dim switch sets brightness of display to the level preferred. 24 hour electronic alarm can be reset right after it goes off and snoozer sounds every 9 minutes. Red dot indicates am/pm. Solid state circuitry with no moving parts.

The LED Flashlight is a low vision flashlight designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed to provide high intensity lighting, this flashlight is equipped with nine light emitting diode (LED) lights and is small enough to fit into a pocket or purse. POWER: Uses 3 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIONS: The device is 3.5 inches long.

The LED Lighted 5X/1X Satin Nickel Vanity Mirror, model LEDV45, is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This dual-sided, lighted mirror features LED lighting with lifetime bulbs and an on/off switch in the base. This unit includes two mirrors that provide 5x and 1x magnification. The mirrors are mounted on opposite sides and rotate within the light as the user selects the desired magnification. Each mirror has optical quality glare- and shadow-free glass. The unit

The LED Lighted Magnifier is a magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit is comprised of a round optical glass lens with 4X magnification in an aluminum frame. Pressing down on the center of the unit turns three LED lights on and off. A lens cleaning cloth is included. POWER: Requires two CR2016 button cell batteries (included). DIMENSIONS: 3.5 inches in diameter; 2 inches high; lens diameter is 2.75 inches. WEIGHT: 7.6 ounces.

The LED SignalEyes Pedestrian Signal is a voice output and vibrating pedestrian signal system designed for use by pedestrians who are blind or have low vision. This pedestrian signal system provides voice and vibrating output through the Vibro-Tactile Orientation and Mobility Unit (see separate entry), a remote receiver carried by individual pedestrians. The signal features a light emitting diode (LED) display with animated, moving eyes that induce improved looking behavior by pedestrians for gr

Let's Go Read! An Island Adventure is a vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by children with learning and other cognitive disabilities and physical disabilities. This program incorporates speech recognition software to enable students to direct computer actions using their voices. They can also listen to their own voices as they read the 12 interactive books incorporated into the program. This comprehensive program for beginning readers uses both phonics and whole language concepts, off

Let's Multiply is a braille multiplicatin table designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. By moving their hands vertically and horizontally over this multiplication table, children find the multiplicand, the multiplier and the product. The table shows products up to 12 x 12. Adjacent rows and columns have contrasting colors. The table includes both braille and tactile raised numbers.

Letter Art 9.4 with Braille Translator is a braille graphics program designed as signmaking software for producing Grade 2 Braille for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Letter Art 8.6 is a basic sign making program with three packages to offer. The Base package offers 35 registered trade name fonts and the ability to support printers, plotters, vinyl cutters, engravers, and routers. The Full package also offers fast direct scanning capabilities, automatic welding, unlimited special e

The Letter Factory Game is a board game designed for use by children with cognitive or learning disabilities ages three and above. It has a "grow-with-me" format that makes the Letter Factory Game two games: a color and letter matching game for younger players, and for older children it turns into a race around the board to find letters by their sounds, teaching letter sound association. Crazy phonics songs, wacky Professor Quigley's voice and silly letter sounds make this a game one where no re

Letter Writing Guides are designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The guides are durable sheets with 13 apertures having standard line spacing. OPTIONS: Model 292102 is aluminum, model 435288 is plastic. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 11 x 8.5 inches.

Lexiflow is a voice output electronic book player program designed for use by publishers of books and student assessments. This program enables publishers to create talking Flash eBooks and assessments that are accessible to students who require read-aloud support. Pages are converted from PDF to talking Adobe Flash for playback using the free Adobe Flash Player. Books are displayed in an exact representation of the printed content on PC or Mac in any industry standard Internet browser. In addit

The Liberty Color is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It consists of a mouse-camera unit and a flat screen display unit with a high contrast thin-film transistor (TFT) display. The display's angle can be adjusted to enable the user to achieve an ergonomic reading position. Images can be displayed in full color photo mode, enhanced black/white or white/black mode, or in a user-programmable semi-color mode with a choice of foreground and background colors

The Liberty Glucose Meter is a voice output glucose analyzer designed for use by seniors or individuals with diabetes who are blind or have low vision. This no-coding unit allows the user to test blood glucose using alternate sites such as a fingertip or forearm, with a minimum 0.5-microliter blood sample. It provides glucose readings in as little as four seconds. Results appear on a large display as well as being spoken. The unit has a 500-test result memory with date and time, and 7-, 14- and

The Liberty Plus is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has a high contrast, glare-free TFT (thin-film transistor) Active Matrix flat screen display and an ergonomic mouse camera with a zoom lens for continuous magnification from eight to 16 times. The camera has a digital zoom feature providing an additional two or four times enlargement of the magnification level. Images can be viewed in positive (black on white), negative (white on black), and photo

The Liberty Solo is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It consists of a mouse camera unit and a large color TFT (thin film transistor) flat screen display. The screen is tiltable to allow the user to choose an ergonomic reading position. Text can be viewed in high contrast reading modes and user-programmable semi-color modes. The camera has an overview mode that allows the user to look at text, photos, and graphics from a distance or even at his or her own face. T

The Librette Turnkey System and Libra Turnkey System are personal computer systems pre-loaded with optical character recognition (OCR), screen magnification, web browser, and voice output software, designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Librette system includes a personal computer running the Windows XP operating system, with a monitor, printer, and scanner, pre-loaded with VIP Scan/Read/Write, a voice output OCR program, and PnC Net, a voice output web browser tha

LifeSource Talking Auto-Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor is a voice output sphygmomanometer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The unit comes with a medium- sized cuff that automatically inflates at the touch of a button. When the measurement is complete, systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse are announced in a clear voice and shown simultaneouly on a digital display. The unit shuts off automatically after four announcements of the measurement or may be stopped

The LifeStyle, models D630 and D650, is a desktop video magnifier (CCTV) designed to provide high powered magnification of books, printed materials and objects for individuals with low vision. Magnification level ranges from 3.6x to 58x for model D630 or 3.6x to 88x for D650. Both models feature a 22-inch standard definition LCD screen that can move vertically, tilt forward and back and swivel left and right to optimize the viewing angle. "Power," "Zoom", and "Mode" buttons are located on the fr

The LifeStyle HD, model HD730, is a high-definition desktop video magnifier (CCTV) designed to provide high resolution magnification of printed materials, photographs, and objects for individuals with low vision. This unit has more than 150 magnification levels from 3.1x (22-inch monitor) or 3.4x (24-inch monitor) to 95x. The magnification increases in 0.1x increments from 3.1x to 10x (for example: 3.1x, 3.2x, 3.3x etc.), and in 1x increments from 11x to 95x. The user can control the level of ma

Light and Go Mobility Light is a wheelchair accessory designed for any aged individual who uses a wheelchair, walker, or rollator. It assists individuals who have difficulty seeing while walking with their walker or rollator or while using their wheelchair. It comes with three bright, long-life LEDs, with two standard AA batteries and a flashlight that can be attached to the wheelchair. This product allows for hands-free use with wheelchairs, walkers, and rollators. It also comes with a protecti

The Light Box, model 1-08660-00, is a light box designed for use in visual stimulation and training activities for individuals with low vision. Used with overlays and other materials, this light box stimulates awareness of light, color and objects and assists in the development of tracking, scanning, eye hand coordination, visual discrimination, and visual perceptual skills. A translucent white, plexiglass work surface is illuminated from below, providing an even, high contrast background for op

The Light Box Materials, Level I (Catalog No. 1-08670-00), are for use with the APH Light Box (Model 1-08660-00). See separate entry for Light Box and Level II materials. The materials are intended to train basic visual skills, eye-hand coordination and simple matching for visually handicapped and multihandicapped, visually impaired students. The first set in a series of progressive education materials developed for ages 0 to 4 years. Included is an instructional guidebook (7-70010-00, available

The Light Box Materials, Level II (Catalog No. 1-08680-00), are for use with the APH Light Box (Model No. 1-08660-00). See separate entry for Light Box and Level I materials. Second set in the series teaches visually handicapped students matching and identification, part vs. whole relationships, sequencing, pattern duplication, spatial relationships, and visual memory. Uses concrete objects, stencils and cutouts. The kit consists of: instructional guidebook with over 100 activities; over 400 eas

Light Detector is a light detection program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This application (or app) allows a person to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to detect light sources. Light Detector transforms natural or artificial light sources it encounters into sounds. The user launches the app, points the device’s camera towards a direction, and the app will produce a higher or lower sound depending on the intensity of the light. Light Detector can be u

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a modified white cane for users who are blind or have low vision. The Light Stick is a white cane and voice output reading machine and money identifier for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Light Stick has an obstacle sensor at the end of the cane section to alert the user of obstacles ahead. The modular handgrip detaches from the cane, and it can serve as a voice output scanner that can read written text aloud to the use

The Light Table is a light box designed to provide a lighted, tilted surface that is accessible for a person with a disability to view slides and transparencies. The table consists of a wooden casing with a translucent acrylic surface. The viewing surface is angled and illuminated from underneath with a fluorescent light. Separate on/off switches are easily accessible from the left side. The unit is intended to be portable. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by Paul Cermak for persons who find conv

The LightAide is teaching tool for children with low vision and cognitive disabilities. The LightAide displays colorful, engaging LED light sequences. Its dynamic scope and illustrative activities range from turn-taking, color identification, and basic math to complex literacy practice. Has 224 bright multicolored lights, enables up to 4 learners to control and activate lights. Activities that engage at all levels of learning. Includes pre-loaded Starter Activity set that enhance Common Core and

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To enable a child with vision loss to see objects. The lightbox is constructed of plywood and contains a number of low-wattage 110-volt bulbs to spread light evenly and a rheostat to control light intensity. The top is made of white plastic to further difusse the light. The box is hinged to obtain the desired angle to the line of sight. The bottom of the unit is covered with a non-slip material and the box has a number of small holes to disipate heat. TITLE: T

The Lighted Full Page Magnifier is a page magnifier with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifying floor lamp combines powerful full-page magnification with flexible adjustability and clear, even light. Balanced Spectrum LEDs provide light for close work and reading. The ultra-flexible gooseneck brings the light exactly where needed. The large lens provides 2.5x-plus variable magnification, to cover an entire page without glare or hotspots. The unit has easy big-butt

The Lighted Hand-Held Magnifier is a magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This five power (5x) magnifying lens pops out of its high-impact plastic case at the push of a button. Activating a separate switch provides bright, LED light to the area being magnified. POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: Closed, the magnifier is 3 x 4 x 1 inches. The viewing area is 1.75 inches in diameter.

The Lighted LED Wallet Magnifier is a handheld magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has a 2x magnifying lens with a 6x bifocal insert. It is equipped with a push-button LED light. A travel pouch is included. POWER: Uses two replaceable button cell batteries (included). DIMENSIONS: 2 x 3.25 x 0.25 inches. WEIGHT: 1 ounce. COLOR: Red, green, or purple.

The Lighted Magnifier is a hand magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This round magnifier has a handle with an on/off button that controls the built in light. It magnifies images 3 times their normal size and is useful in low light situations. Batteries are not included.

The Lighted Magnifier, model 73374, is designed to magnify and illuminate text or materials. The device has a square clear acrylic unbreakable lens and a sharp focused flashlight. The unit is housed in a plastic case holding two AAA batteries (included), a high intensity bulb, and thumb switch. DIMENSIONS: 4.75 x 1.5 x 7/8 inches overall; the lens is 1.25 inches square. COLOR: Case is black.

The Lighted MagRX, model RX-75, is magnifying lens for a medicine bottle with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. The magnifier clips to a medicine bottle and the magnifying lens swings outward to magnify text. It provides 3x magnification of the bottle's label and illuminates the text with two LED's. When not in use, the lens folds inward against the bottle for storage. DIMENSIONS: 2.25 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches. POWER: Uses 3 #395 button cell batteries (included). WEIGHT: 1.3 ounce

The Lighted Make-up Mirror, model 678,is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This two-sided round mirror sits on a table stand. One side has 5x magnification and the other side had no magnification. The mirror is encircled with a bright LED light with a push button on/off control. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: 7 x 8 x 4.5 inches.

The Lighted Oval Magnifying Mirror is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mirror is illuminated on both sides and one side offers 1x magnification and the other side has 8x magnification. The unit swivels between the 1x mirror and the 8x mirror, and both fog-free optical mirrors are ringed by a 1,000-hour, glare-free incandescent light for shadow-free illumination. The lighting can be used in low, medium, or high or turned off. A triple-jointed arm allows th

The Lighted Seam Ripper with Magnifier is a sewing aid designed for use by seniors and individuals with low vision. This device has a 4X magnification lens on a rotating arm and bright LED light. POWER: Uses batteries (included). DIMENSIONS: 5.5 inches long.

The Lighted Tweezers are tweezers with magnifying lens and light designed for use by seniors and individuals with low vision. Useful for the home, crafts, needle work, bead work and other hobbies, these tweezers feature perfectly aligned pinchers for handling very small items in low light, a 4X magnifier, an LED light that lasts up to 100,000 hours, an ergonomic handle with an etched metal grip, and a 20-degree angled tip for detailed work. POWER: Uses three G13-A CNB Micro Cell batteries (incl

The lighted reader is a pair of optical lenses in a plastic frame with LED lights on them, designed for readers of any age who need magnification in order to read. They come in three magnification settings; 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0. They are also designed to only shine its LED lights straight ahead or directly on the words that the user is reading, as to not disturb others who are near.

Lighting Guide Kit Homegrown Video is a DVD series, facilitated by American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (APH) Project Leader, Elaine Kitchel. This series addresses the research behind the development of the Better Vision Lamp and APH’s commitment to provide the best light possible for students with visual impairments. In this video users discuss the types of tasks they are able to accomplish while using the lamp – from doing homework, completing reading assignments and paying the bills,

The Better Vision Lamp and large print booklet, What Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments Need to Know About Lighting is designed to provide teachers, administrators, parents, and practitioners the information needed to make decisions about lighting to make their student or child as productive and comfortable as possible. This short, easy-to-read book presents information, based upon the latest research, about light and its physical properties. It shows consumers how to judge what kind o

Lightning Magnifier is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. With this software, whatever appears on the computer screen can be magnified up to 32 times. This software can magnify the entire screen, or a selected area with a magnification strip, a vertical or horizontal split screen, or a lens. It works with all Windows applications and video clips, and can change the shape or size of letters and pictures, smooth fonts, and invert on-screen colors for be

Lime Aloud is a voice output music composition program and optical music notation reader program for use by people who are blind or have low vision. Working with JAWS for Windows (see separate entry), Lime Aloud allows the user to navigate through a musical score using standard cursor keys, and it enables a computer to play each note or chord and verbally describe related annotations such as accents, staccato marks, lyrics and ties. Lime Aloud includes the Lime notation editor and the SharpEye M

The Lime Lighter is music reading aid for use by people with low vision. The Lime Lighter consists of a touch screen computer running Windows 7 with a 20-inch diagonal screen with a 1920 x 1080 pixels display. The computer is mounted on a music stand. A wireless keyboard and mouse, stylus and USB food pedal are included. The Lime Lighter also includes the SharpEye Music Reader music optical character recognition (OCR) software (see separate entry) and the Lime music reading and editing software,

The Line Scale, model 23-0101-8, is a braille writer accessory designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device attaches to the back of a Standard Perkins Brailler (see separate entry) to enable the user to determine how many lines of braille are left to emboss. The scale is marked in braille and print, with the print markings featuring light numbers on a dark background.

The Linear Malibu Bangle Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by women with low vision. The watch features a large white display face with silver tone case; scratch resistant mineral glass crystal; and large black numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12. Other features include quartz movement and a faux-alligator strap. DIMENSIONS: The dial is 1.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: The band is available in black, brown, pink, gold, navy, and red.

The Linear New Hip Reading Glasses are magnifier glasses designed for use by individuals with low vision. Available in +4, +5, and +6 magnifications, these glasses are designed to be worn high on the nose. Features include bulleted rivets up and down the temples. A carrying case is included. DIMENSIONS: The frame measures 5.5 inches wide. The lens measures 2.125 inches wide and 1.375 inches deep.

The Linear Scarsdale Silver Face Rhinestone Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by women with low vision. Features include a large silver bezel with rhinestones surrounding a white face; bold black numbers; scratch resistant mineral glass crystal; and quartz movement. DIMENSIONS: The dial is 1.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: The band is available in pink, black patent, or bordeaux.

The Linear Scarsdale Gold Face Rhinestone Watch is a low vision watch designed for use by women with low vision. Features include a large gold bezel with rhinestones surrounding a white face; bold black numbers; scratch resistant mineral glass crystal; and quartz movement. DIMENSIONS: The dial is 1.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: The band is available in tortoise, black patent, or bordeaux.

The Lingo EuroTalk Traveler, model TT-6000, is a voice output translator designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit displays, translates and speaks more than 36,000 words and 19,800 common travel phrases in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Greek. It features a four-line digital display with LED backlight, eight metric conversions, eight currency conversions, international shoe and clothing conversions and a Sudoku game. Earbuds are included. POWER: Uses two AAA batteries (i

The Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Cellular Convergence System, model KX-TG7731S, is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speakerphone and answering machine designed for use by people who have arthritis or low vision or are hard of hearing. The system's Link-to-Cell technology links the phone with up to two cell phones via Bluetooth, allowing the user to transfer up to 600 names and numbers from the cell phone, and make and receive calls on the handset or a Bluetoot

The Link-to-Cell Bluetooth Cellular Convergence System, model KX-TG7742S, is an amplified, hearing aid compatible, large button cordless telephone with speakerphone and answering machine designed for use by individuals with arthritis or who have low vision or are hard of hearing. The included Link-to-Cell technology links the phone up to two cell phones via Bluetooth; allowing the user to transfer up to 600 names and numbers from the cell phone, and make and receive calls on the handset or a Blu

Audible liquid level indicator. Two small electrodes which act as liquid sensors. Speaker produces tone when liquid reaches electrodes. Powered by internal battery. Approximately the size of a penlight flashlight. Must be used with Audicator Model 1001. Short model 4 inches long for household use. Long model 30 cm long for laboratory use. Fixed model for laboratory use.

Listen and Think is a recorded auditory and cognitive skills training program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This three-level cassette tape lesson series develops and improves listening comprehension and thinking skills. Level AR (Auditory Readiness), model 1-08510-00, covers basic listening skills such as understanding location (e.g., up and down), using the senses, comparing, and classifying. It includes an introductory tape, 15 lesson tapes, 250 simple multiple

The Listening Post III is a headset adapter designed for use with a variety of sound sources, including cassette players and recorders and digital recorders, used by people who are blind or have low vision. The device is equipped with four 3.5 mm jacks with a separate volume control for each jack. It also includes a mono/stereo selector switch that eliminates the need for stereo to mono adaptor plugs. The adapter comes with two 3-foot cords and can be used with either mono or stereo headphones.

The Literacy Pack is a set of access and literacy items, including a keyboard interface, a voice output word processor program, and a spelling tutorial program, designed for use by individuals with cognitive, visual, and upper extremity disabilities. This package includes IntelliKeys and IntelliTalk (see separate entries) by IntelliTools and Spell-A-Word (see separate entry). COMPATIBILITY: Versions are available for use with Macintosh computers or IBM and compatible computers equipped with Wind

Literacy Productivity Pack – Version 14.0 is a suite of reading and writing software applications designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. Programs include Premier Launch Pad; Worksheet Wizard; Write Now; English Talking Dictionary, a voice output dictionary; the Universal Reader Plus, a voice output program; Scan and Read Pro, a voice output optical character recognition (OCR) and audio file creation program; Text-To-Audio, an audio file creatio

Literary Braille Practice Sentences, model BRW-FB-US1, is a braille training program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This courseware package is designed to be used with the SAL Speech Assisted Learning System (see separate entry). The package contains worksheets that allow students to review and practice reading braille letters, punctuation, and contractions. The literary braille contractions are introduced sequentially, and the student is never asked to use a c

The LL Handheld Electronic Magnifier is a handheld magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This electronic magnifier has a high definition and high contrast built-in liquid crystal display (LCD) that provides 2x to 15x magnification on a 3.5-inch screen. Images can be viewed in full color, black and white, or reverse black and white. Other features include automatic lighting and brightening adjustment, a wrist strap and a storage pouch.

Locabulary Lite is a voice output direct selection communicator program designed for use by individuals with cognitive, communication, learning, or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as an alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) system for people who cannot speak or have difficulty speaking. The app combines location and vocabulary to produce words, phrases, and sentences. Locabulary Lite’s categories include

The Local Paging System is a tactile paging system designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. This system can send up to ten message codes for a distance of one mile to an individual pager or to all pagers in the system simultaneously (the system can support up to 100 pagers). The basic system includes one base transmitter with a full keypad and a bright LED three-digit display and one individual vibrating/tone pager. POWER: The pager uses two triple-A batteries. OPTIONS: Additio

Locator Dots are tactile markers designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This set of six small plastic raised dots can be used as tactile reference points on a keyboard, cell phone, or other appliance. DIMENSIONS: The diameter of each dot is 0.375 inch. COLOR: Clear or orange.

Locator-Dots, also called Loc-Dots, are tactile markers designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These plastic, adhesive-backed dots are clear and can be used to mark light switches, oven controls, house keys, alarm clocks, telephones, tape recorders, etc. They can also be used as keytop overlays to designate certain keys on a computer keyboard. The package contains six dots.

The Logan BrailleCoach is a braille training device designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision and use braille. This devices face features a raised red button and a small speaker. The user places a laminated tag with a single braille letter, word or phrase over the red button, and when the tag is pressed on the button, the letter, word or phrase is spoken by the BrailleCoach. The Logan BrailleCoach comes with 26 braille pre-programmed tags with each letter of the alpha

The LogicLight is a keyboard light designed for use by people with low vision. This light connects to any USB port, and its 10 built-in LEDs can be positioned over the keyboard using its flexible gooseneck arm. This light is designed specifically for use with LogicKeyboard's keyboards for PC and Macintosh, including the XL Print PC Slim Line Keyboard and XL Print Apple Advance Keyboard (see separate entries) which feature integrated USB ports. POWER: Uses 5-volt DC from a USB connection. DIMENSI

Lone Wolf is a voice output game program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In this computer game, the player commands a submarine fighting enemy forces. The game requires skill in using a compass, working with large numbers, and being aware of one's location at all times. This voice output game program comes on a CD-ROM and consists of speaking WAV files. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: DOS; sound card; speech synthesiz

The Looking for Words IntelliKeys Bundle is a vocabulary tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. The set includes the software from Attainment Company on a Macintosh/ Windows CD-ROM and the appropriate IntelliKeys (see separate entry) overlays. The program uses color graphics, animation, and audio to introduce users to hundreds of words from three environments--the community, the school, and the home. Three modes

LookOUT Screen Reader is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This program speaks what the user types; reads documents, e-mails, and web pages aloud; reads tables; announces format, attribute information, and where the user is in the system; speaks contextual help information; and accesses some CD-ROM reference works. No extra speech synthesizer is required. The user can select speed, pitch, volume, and male and female voice optio

The United States Treasury was careful to mint each coin with a unique size and edge. This way the value of each coin can be determined just by touch. Unfortunately, with paper money this is not the case. Before the iPhone, the visually impaired would have to rely on a sighted person to tell them the denomination of each paper bill, then they would employ a special fold or other tactile technique to remember. This is no longer necessary thanks to an application called LookTel Money Reader. Using

The LookTel Money Reader is a money identification program for people with blindness, low vision or cognitive disabilities. It is designed to be used with the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch (fourth generation). The application works with the iPhone’s or iPod’s camera to identify U.S. currency. It supports $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills. The app analyzes the image of the bill and speaks the denomination. COMPATIBILITY: For use with the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Appl

The Looky is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier can be used to examine text and pictures at home or during chores such as shopping. It magnifies between 3 and 8 times in full color and contrast modes, with reverse video and freeze functions. Its camera is in the middle of the screen. It has a folding handle and carrying strap and comes with a carrying case and user manual. POWER: Uses two rechargeable NiMH batteries or external alternating

The Looky+ is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier can be used to examine text and pictures at home or during chores such as shopping. It four preset magnification levels ranging between 2x and 20x, and it features a 3.5-inch full color LCD screen. The Looky+ offers five contrast modes: full color, white/black, black/white, yellow/blue, and yellow/black. It also has LED lighting to illuminate print or graphics and a freeze function that can s

Loquendo ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) is a voice input program designed for use by individuals with spinal cord injury or upper extremity, vision, or learning disabilities. It can be used to provide voice control for a variety of devices, such as home appliances; cellular phones; mainframe, desktop and mobile computers; and automobile navigation and telecommunications systems. The software is able to recognize a wide variety of speakers, and it can handle continuous speech using statistic

Loquendo TTS (Text to Speech) is a speech synthesis and voice output program designed for use in communication aids and to provide verbal access for individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. Applications include personal and tablet computers; augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices; talking cellular phones; email and SMS readers; talking kiosks, bus stops and other stand-alone computerized devices; on-board and station announcements, and e-learning d

Loquendo TTS Director is a software authoring tool designed for use by application designers in adding voice output to their software or application to make it accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision, or have learning disabilities. This multi-platform Java development tool helps the application developer to write vocal messages for applications and to add voice output using any kind of text. The developer may change the voice, adjust the reading mode, and modify acoustic and p

Lots of Dots: Learning My ABC's, model 1-10000-00, is a braille alphabet book designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. This raised-line coloring book is designed for future large-print and braille readers. It facilitates braille character recognition through repetitive activities designed for young children. Each letter of the alphabet has two pages. The first page features a jumbo braille cell, with six raised-line open circles. The upper and lower case letters are shown w

Monocular lens worn with eyeglasses. MG424 and MG423 clip to stem of glasses; can be used on either side. MG423 is a single loupe magnifier 15mm in diameter, 1 inch focal length, 10 times magnification. MG424 is a double loupe magnifier 24mm and 15mm in diameter, 2 1/2 and 1 inch focal lengths, 4 and 10 times magnification. MG110 includes a variety of 1 inch diameter skeleton loupes which fit over eyeglasses; available in several focal lengths: 10 by 1 1/2 inches, 8 by 2 inches, 6 by 2 1/2 inche

LoVision Playing Cards, model NC29109, are standard-size playing cards designed for use by people with low vision. Numbers, letters, and suit characters are enlarged for recognition and each suit is identified by a different color (red, blue, black, or green); corner markers are standard red or black.

The Low Vision Bingo Card is a large print game designed for use by individuals with low vision. The card is made of heavy cardstock with brightly colored borders and extra-bold numbers. DIMENSIONS: Card is 6.75 x 7 inches and numbers are 5/8 inch tall. COLOR: Black numbers on white squares.

Low Vision Connect Four is a tactile game designed for use by individuals with vision disabilities. This game consists of an upright board on a stand. Two players alternate dropping round, checkers-like pieces in the top of the board as they attempt to line up four checker pieces in a row vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to win. Pieces have tactile markings for identification. COLOR: The board is yellow, the stand is blue, and playing pieces are red and black.

The Low Vision Cribbage Board is a large print and tactile game designed for use by individuals with low vision. This board has bold markings and tactile indicators. The heavy-duty stone cribbage board comes with natural wood-grain scoring pegs. The pegs can be stored in a built-in side compartment. DIMENSIONS(LxW): 14 x 3.5 inches.

This low vision glass weight tracking electronic scale is designed for individuals that are visually impaired as well as people who are trying to lose weight. Its enlarged digital display makes it easy to read. Includes a 9-volt battery.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an inexpensive, portable Braille writing device with no electronic components for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Four mechanical engineering students at Johns Hopkins designed a portable low-cost Braille writing device that has no electronic components. To keep assembly and maintenance costs low, this hand-held writer operates in a purely mechanical fashion. It features six buttons that can be depressed to produce any of t

The LS&S Jumbo Low Vision Watches are designed for use by individuals with low vision. All models of these analog watches feature large faces with extra- large numerals at all positions and second hands. Models LHS-76, 96, 108, and 109 have metal expansion bands, while model LHS-107 has a leather band COLOR: Models LHS-108 and LHS-96 have black faces with white numerals, markings, and hands. Models LHS-109, LHS-107, and LHS-76 have white faces with black numerals, markings, and hands. Models

The LS&S Quartz Talking Watches are designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. All models of these analog watches are available in men's or ladies' styles and feature large faces with large numerals, second hands, alarms, push-button time announcement, and expansion bands. OPTIONS: The man's styles for model LHS-130 and LHS-131 are available with Spanish speech. COLOR: Models LHS-127 and 129 have black faces with white numerals, markings, and hands. Models LHS-130

The Talking Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer is designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Users touch a button to hear the indoor and outdoor temperature spoken. Reading can be set to Fahrenheit or Celsius. LCD visual display can show either indoor or outdoor temperature. Has an alarm feature to signal if temperature goes above or below a set range.

The Auditory Luggage Identifier/Locator is an audible luggage locator designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The device consists of a small transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter stays with the user and attaches to any keychain. The receiver attaches easily and securely to any luggage handle. POWER: Uses one 9-volt battery (included).

The Lumifier, model 22104, is a magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. The 3x magnifying lens rotates open with the push of a button using hydraulic pivot action. One LED casts a shadow-free light directly under the lens and the second functions as a flashlight when the lens is stored. The fully retractable lens is protected inside a brushed aluminum and high-impact plastic housing. POWER: Uses two lithium CR2032 batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxDxW): 5 x

Lumifier FLX is an illuminated desktop magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has an optical-grade 3X magnifying lens with a 5X sweet spot for fine detail. Three cool white LED lights illuminate magnified objects. A weighted base provides stability; the base is armored in rubber for protection. The LED lights last 100,000 hours. POWER: Uses 4 double-A batteries or alternating current (AC) adaptor (not included). DIMENSIONS: 4.2 x 18 x 5.2 inches.

The Lumifier Handstand, model 22624, is a magnifying lens with stand and light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This hand-held lens converts to a magnifier by extending a metal leg built into its ergonomic rubber handle. The flexible neck bends to the desired angle and the unit is equipped with dual white LED lights. This magnifier has a round 3X lens with a 5X inset lens. POWER: Uses three triple-A batteries (not included). DIMENSIONS: The lens is 3.5 inches in diameter and the

The Lumifier Handstand 5x is a handheld magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The Lumifier Handstand is a high quality optical magnifying lens that is designed for reading, sewing, and arts and crafts. This 5x magnifier features an ergonomic rubber coated frame for hands-free use, and a flexible neck for multiple positioning. It has two bright LED lights with a life expectancy of over 100,000 hours. A single set of batteries will power the light for 30 hours of continuous b

The Lumifier Handstand 5X, model 22724, is a magnifying lens with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier has an optical-grade magnifying lens that magnifies objects five times, with two cool white LED lights for illumination. The magnifier has an ergonomic rubber coated body with a metal kick-stand for hands-free use and a flexible neck that allows the magnifier to bend into position for activities such as reading, sewing, arts and crafts, and fly tying. POWER: Use

The Talking Wrist Automatic Inflation Blood Pressure Monitor, model 1145, is a voice output sphygmomanometer and pulse meter designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This unit displays blood pressure and pulse readings with time and date and clearly announces measurements. It has dual memory zones with 60 memories each, and features auto-off and a World Health Organization hypertension alert system. It comes with a storage case. POWER: Uses 2 triple-A batteries. DIMENSIO

The LumiTest is a light probe designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device emits a tone that increases in pitch as light is approached, and when it is in direct contact with materials, lighter colors are indicated by a higher-pitched tone. It can be used to tell whether lights are on, to locate a light source in a room, to tell whether an LED is solid or flashing, to determine whether a page has print on it, or to find the blank space on a letter to write a signa

The Lux Long Ring Timer, model 2428, is a tactile timer for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. It times periods from 1 to 60 minutes. The rotary center knob has raised lines each minute and a raised print number and line at each 5 minute interval going clockwise. The timer has a spring wound movement in a high impact plastic case. OPTIONS: Antimicrobial (white, almond, black, and green only). WEIGHT: 6.4 ounces. COLOR: White, almond, hunter green, cobalt blue, slate blue, mauve, o

The is a magnifier on stand with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier offers three magnification options with 5x, 8x, and 10x diopter lenses. The LUX-900 has a spring-loaded articulated arm with 360-degree swivel that clamps to a table or shelf. It can be used without a base. The magnifier head has a built-in light provided by a 13-watt PL 4 pin 6400k fluorescent bulb (included). POWER: Uses a standard 120V/60Hz 2-prong outlet via a power cord (included). DIMEN

The Luxo 5D Magnifying Floor Lamp is a magnifying lens with light and floor stand, designed for use by individuals with low vision. The optical-quality, white crown glass 5-diopter (2.25X) lens is accompanied by a replaceable 22- watt fluorescent tube protected by a diffuser. The lens and light are supported by an internal spring arm on a heavy 5-point rolling caster stand, which allows the user to move the lamp from room to room. OPTIONS: 8 diopter add on lens; 10 diopter swing away lens. DIMEN

The Luxo 5D Magnifying Lamp is a magnifying lens with light and stand designed for use by individuals with low vision. This tabletop or desktop unit has a 5 diopter (2.25X) lens of optical quality white crown glass. The lens is supported by an internal spring arm with a heavy weighted base. A replaceable 22-watt fluorescent tube provides light and is protected by a diffuser. OPTIONS: 8 diopter add on lens; 10 diopter swing wway lens. DIMENSIONS: Lens is 5 inches in diameter. The arm reach is 30

The Luxo Circus Magnifier is a magnifying lens with light and clamp designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier is available with a 3.5-diopter (1.85X) lens (model 17970) or a 5-diopter (2.25X) lens (model 17971). The optical-quality round glass lens has a protective cover. A fluorescent light source provides high light output (3500 lux at focal distance) and emits minimum heat. The lens is on a spring-balanced steel arm with an edge mount bracket. OPTIONS: 4- or 6-diopter ac

Mac OS X Command Sets for iListen, PlainTalk, and ViaVoice are software kits designed to enable users with upper extremity disabilities or spinal cord injury to control applications in the Mac OS X Jaguar operating system (see entry) through voice input. There are different sets for 13 specific applications and three voice input programs: iListen from MacSpeech, PlainTalk from Apple, and ViaVoice from IBM (see separate entries). Applications for which command sets are available include BBEdit, i

Mac OS X Jaguar is a computer operating system with built-in keyboard modification, mouse emulator, screen magnification, speech synthesizer, visual beep indicator, voice input, and voice output programs, designed for use by individuals who are blind, deaf or hard of hearing, or who have low vision or upper extremity disabilities. For users with low vision, this operating system provides a Zoom display option that uses the Quartz rendering and compositing engine to magnify the contents of the sc

Audio Renaissance Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Audiobooks include abridged and unabridged titles in cassette, CD, and digital delivery formats. Many are audio editions of fiction and non-fiction titles from Holtzbrinck trade publishers, including Farrar Straus & Giroux, Henry Holt and Company, Picador, St. Martin's Press, and Tor Books. Authors include Michael Cunningham, Janet Evanovich, Frederick Forsyth, Brian Herbert and

Macnifier is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This software displays a magnified portion of the Apple Macintosh screen in a separate window. It allows variable zooming and variable speed refresh. COMPATIBILITY: For use with Apple Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Mac OS X operating system.

Maestro is a voice output personal digital assistant (PDA) designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This is an HP iPAQ Pocket PC made accessible by means of a text-to-speech application and a tactile keyboard membrane over the PDA touch screen. Functions include a calendar, contact list, notetaking, and access to text files. Notes can be taken directly using the tactile keyboard or an external wireless braille or alphabetic keyboard. Files can be transferred to and from

The MagEyes ESD Professional is a magnifying lens with headband designed for use by individuals with low vision. The adjustable headband fits around the user's head and is available in a coice of positions to enable the user to select the magnification area appropriate for his/her needs. The unit is available in a single low model with one 1.6 times magnification lens (number 2), a single low model with one 2.0 times magnification lens ( number 4), a single high model with one 2.25 times magnif

The MagEyes Hobbyist is a magnifying lens with headband designed for use by individuals with low vision. The adjustable headband fits around the user's head and and is available in a choice of positions to enable the user to select the magnification area appropriate for his/her needs. The unit is available in a double low model with one 1.6 times magnification lens (number 2) and one 2.0 times magnification lens (number 4) and in a double high model with one 2.25 times magnification lens (number

The MagEyes Plus is a magnifying lens with headband designed for use by individuals with low vision. The adjustable headband fits around the user's head and is available in a coice of positions to enable the user to select the magnification area appropriate for his/her needs. The unit is available in a double low model with one number 2 (1.6 times magnification) and one number 4 lens (2.0 times magnification) or a double high model with one number 5 (2.25 times magnification) and one number 7 (2

The Maggie-MD is a handheld video magnifier designed for people who have low vision, especially for individuals with macular degeneration (MD). Designed to fit in a wallet, purse, or pocket, this credit-card sized magnifier offers a wide liquid crystal display (LCD) screen can display text or other images in true color, grayscale or in the MD mode with white text on black background (reverse video). The Maggie-MD offers three pre-set lighting levels for indoor and outdoor use, and users can choo

The Maggie-Pro is a handheld video magnifier designed for people who have low vision. Designed to fit in a wallet, purse, or pocket, this credit-card sized magnifier offers a wide liquid crystal display (LCD) screen that can display text or other images in true color or grayscale for enhanced reading clarity. Users can choose between three pre-set lighting levels for indoor and outdoor use, and the Maggie-Pro offers 4x, 6x, 8x, and 11x magnification. This video magnifier features image freeze fo

The Magic Chef Talking Microwave Oven is a voice output microwave oven designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This 1000-watt oven provides spoken confirmation of all functions in a clear male voice. A press of any button will tell the user what each button does. Around each button of the keypad is a raised ring so that the user can locate and press a specific button. Other features include adjustable cook time, four power level settings (Hi, Medium, Low, and Defrost),

The Magic Focus Standing Vanity Mirror, model BE202,is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has a 5x magnification, mirror on a flexible arm, and can be used by by a woman with low vision applying makeup. . DIMENSIONS: 13 inches high. Mirror is 4.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: White, bone, or black.

MAGic® is a screen magnification software specifically designed for low-vision computer users. Whether they are surfing the Web, creating a document, e-mailing, or engaging in social networking, MAGic provides users with the tools they need to work more efficiently on the computer. With MAGic, users can:
Choose between 46 different magnification levels ranging from 1x to 36x.
View more of the screen content with multiple magnification levels between 1x and 2x.
View high-definition text and crisp

MAGic is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This software enlarges text up to 12 times and graphics, including Windows, up to 8 times. Other features include complete type through access; follow-the-cursor, follow-the-mouse, and attribute tracking modes; a screen location display; support for 8-, 16-, 24-, and 32-bit color; color smoothing; ability to use keystrokes to access a list of running programs and system tray items, and to bring up column and

The Magic Window is a computer screen magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The magnifier has an adjustable hood that attaches to a computer CRT-style monitor with Velcro or to a laptop or liquid crystal display (LCD) with a latch. The front flaps of the hood rest against the front bezel on the monitor. The hood also provides glare reduction. The lens is positioned in the hood using Velcro. DIMENSIONS: Available for 14/15-inch, 17-inch, or 19-inch screens.

The Magical Light Show, model 1672, is a switched activated toy designed for use by individuals with severe physical or upper extremity disabilities and low vision. Once the yellow switch is pressed the user can feel subtle vibrations on the hands while the light show begins. The show features colored patterns shown against a black background and upbeat musical sounds. An external jack is included for a capability switch (not included). POWER: Uses 7 double-A batteries. DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 11.5

The Magna Wonder Knife, also called the Victorinox Forschner Precise , is a knife designed with a cutting guide for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This all-purpose, stainless steel knife has a blade with a scalloped edge. The adjustable guide is also detachable and can cut slices from 1/16 to 1/2 inch thick. The knife never needs sharpening and it is dishwasher safe. OPTIONS: Right or left hand knife; replacement guide mechanism. DIMENSIONS: Blade is 8.25 inches.

Magnetic Backgammon is a tactile board game designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. It features a white magnetic board with tactile markings, magnetic colored pieces, and tactile dice. Instructions in print and Braille are included. DIMENSIONS (LxW): Board is 14 x 14 inches.

Magnetic Braille is a set of braille alphabet magnets designed for use as braille training aids for children or adults with low vision. The set includes 63 brightly-colored magnets, including one each for seven punctuation signs (period, colon, dash, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation mark, and comma), plus two each for the 26 letters of the alphabet, the braille capital letter sign, and the braille number sign. Each magnet shows a jumbo braille sign and its print equivalent. Braille dots ar

Magnetic Dominoes are designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. The set includes a magnetic board, 28 magnetic dominoes with raised dot markings, and instructions in print and Braille. COLOR: The board and the dominoes are white.

The Magni-Focuser Hands-Free Binocular Magnifier 1.75x is a binocular headband magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The Magni-Focuser has a working distance of 14 inches, allowing for comfortable hands-free magnification. It has a magnification power of 1.75 times. The lens flips out of the way when not in use, and the forehead portion of the band is cushioned for longwearing comfort. The Magni-focuser can be worn over glasses. COLOR: Gray.

The Magnificent Magnifying Mirror, model 10024, is an illuminated magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mirror provides 3 times magnification, with soft, glare-free illumination from replaceable bulbs. The mirror surface is made of scratch-resistant, optically-pure glass and is distortion-free. The mirror can be hand-held, placed on a horizontal surface, or hung from a wall. Its handles fold to become a base, snapping into position at two angles for use on any h

Small hand held lens provides a linear near point magnification with enhanced brightness by focusing all ambient light where needed. Can be used with additional magnifier. Magnification 2.2 linear equals +10 spherical lens. Has plastic frame, case included.

Magnifier Free is a video magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program enables an Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to function as a magnifying glass for people who have difficulty seeing. The user launches Magnifer Free and pinches out the screen to zoom on the item to be magnified. In addition, the user can tap the photo icon to take a picture; place markers such as circle, arrow, and square on the zoomed image; and send the picture via email. COMPATIBILIT

The Magnifier on a Stand, model 16H039, is a hands free magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This 2x magnifier features a weighted stand base, an attachable clamping device, and an extendable arm that allows the magnifier to be positioned at different heights and angles. The stand base can be attached to the surface of a table or desk. DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 6.75 inches.

The Magnifier, model 12202, is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program provides 1x to 40x magnification (up to 40 times original size) for all Windows applications. The area of magnification is the full screen (full screen mode), a sizable window with auto-positioning (windowed mode) or a small lens (lens mode). Cursor locator lines help the user to find the cursor; these lines can be sized and animated. In a network, the program can run multi

The Magnifying America Patriot, model MAE-BS-14, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This black-and-white video magnifier can be used for reading, writing, and viewing photographs. Images can be viewed as white on black or black on white. Magnification ranges from three to 45 times original size on the included television monitor. The magnifier can also be connected to a home television, with magnification up to over 100 times. DIMENSIONS: Display screen

The Magnifying America Patriot, model XLC, is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. Magnification ranges from four to 80 times original size, with custom variable magnification and freeze capture. Images and text can be viewed in color, black and white, reverse video, and high contrast modes. The sliding X-Y viewing table moves from front to back and side-to-side with margin stops and variable friction brake control. Model XLC-AF has an auto-focus camera with

The Magnifying America Patriot Eagle is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has a steel frame with an auto-focus camera, a viewing table with one touch electronic braking, and large, tactile control buttons. The color monitor displays images in full color, black and white, and reverse video modes. Magnification ranges from three to 60 times original size on a 14-inch monitor, and from five to 85 times on a 20-inch monitor. OPTIONS: 14-inch or 20-inch mon

The Magnifying America Patriot Flex is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has a camera unit and control box mounted on a flexible arm that can be attached to a tabletop. The camera is auto-focusing and images can be viewed in full color, black and white, and positive/negative viewing modes. Other features include contrast controls and black on white video. Magnification ranges up to 90 times original size.

The Magnifying America Patriot Platinum is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has an auto-focus camera, a flat screen video monitor set in an in-line configuration above an X/Y viewing table, and only two control knobs. Items placed on the viewing tray come into focus automatically. Other features include a capture image control, variable contrast control, and reverse background control.

The Magnifying America Patriot Touch is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This CCTV is controlled by a single backlit touch control. Its auto focus camera is set above a reading tray in an in-line configuration, and provides variable magnification from three to 165 times original size.

The Magnifying America Patriot XL is a desktop video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It uses a black and white camera with a monitor that can be placed in an in-line or side-by-side configuration. Magnification ranges from four to 80 times original size. Text and other images can be viewed in reverse video mode, in which black letters on white paper appear as white letters on a black background. OPTIONS: Color selection, line marking and windowing, and PC compatibility

The Magnifying Pill Cutter is a pill cutter with magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This bowl-shaped cutter magnifies the size of the pill two times for more accurate splitting.

The Magnilink Autofocus is a desktop CCTV or video magnifier designed for use by persons who have low vision. When an object is placed on the reading table of the unit, the machine focuses immediately on the object and displays its enlarged image on a color monitor. The autofocus feature works for objects up to 4.5 inches in thickness. The user may also choose manual focusing by flipping a switch. Magnified objects can be displayed either in their true colors or in artificial colors chosen by th

The Magnilink Colibri Reader, Magnilink Colibri Switch, and Magnilink Colibri Split are desktop CCTV's or video magnifiers designed for persons who have low vision. All models are full-color VGA-based CCTV systems that can be connected with any personal computer monitor in any size. Other features shared by all three models include true color photo mode, the ability to display objects either in their true colors or in artificial colors chosen by the user, the ability to display objects as positi

The Magnilink Penguin is a desktop CCTV or video magnifier designed for use by persons with low vision. The Penguin is a black-and-white CCTV with a 14-inch monitor and a magnification range of 4x to 20x. The user can switch the display between positive (white background, black text) and negative (black background, white text) images. The Penguin has a photographic mode for viewing photos. The tray is easy to move and has an adjustable friction brake. POWER: Uses 100 to 240 volts, 50 to 60 Hz. D

The Magnilink Seagull is a desktop CCTV or video magnifier designed for persons who have low vision. The Seagull is a color CCTV that shows magnified objects either in their true colors or in artificial colors chosen by the user. The magnification range is 4x to 21x for the 14-inch-monitor model and 5x to 26x for the 17-inch-monitor model. The user can switch the display between positive (light background, dark text) and negative (dark background, light text) images. A reference line aids users

MagniLink Voice is a portable reading machine that is designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. MagniLink Voice can be customized for the user. The reading speed, volume, audio profiles, voices and light can be adjusted to the user’s specifications. This device supports SAP15, which allows use of additional voices from third party suppliers, such as Acapela/infovox4. The MagniLink reads misaligned documents and allows voice feedback for all functions. There is also automa

The MagniSheet is a page magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This full page Fresnel magnifier is encased in a frame and provides 2x magnification. Designed for large areas with small print, the MagniSheet is portable and can be kept in the car for use with maps or in the home for use with reading telephone directories. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 10.5 x 7.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1 ounce.

MagniTalk is a voice input program designed for use individuals with low vision. This interface program allows the coordinated use of the Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice input program and the Zoomtext screen magnification program. The program provides direct speech access to the Zoomtext user interface, serving as a bridge between Zoomtext from AI Squared and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from ScanSoft (see separate entries). Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Zoomtext can be used and configured configure

Magnus Screen Enlarger is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program magnifies whatever appears on the screen from two to 16 times original size. Other features include font smoothing to make magnified letters appear smoother, color inversion to make text appear as white print on a black background, and a pause key to temporally suspend magnification. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows 98, Me, XP,

MAGpie is telecaption authoring software for digital video and audio description authoring software for making digital video that can be displayed using QuickTime, RealPlayer, or Windows Media Player accessible to people with vision or hearing disabilities. This software is designed to aid developers of Web- and CD-ROM-based multimedia in making their materials accessible to persons with disabilities. COMPATABILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers or Macintosh computers. SYSTEM REQUIREME

The MagRX, model RX-55, is magnifying lens for a medicine bottle designed for use by individuals with low vision. The magnifier clips to a medicine bottle and the magnifying lens swings outward to magnify text. It provides 2.5x magnification of the bottle's label. When not in use, the lens folds inward against the bottle for storage. DIMENSIONS: 2.25 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches. WEIGHT: 1 ounce.

MagWin Lite is a screen magnification program designed for use by individuals with low vision. It has magnification levels ranging from 1.5x up to 4x. The magnification can be increased in increments of 0.25x. The program has two different magnification modes, full screen and window. The size of the mouse pointer can be set at either regular or large. COMPATIBILITY: For use on Windows compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8 (32- or 64-bit); CD drive.

MagWin Standard is a screen magnification and voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This software is installed on one computer. The screen magnification program has magnification levels ranging from 1.5x up to 36x. The magnification can be increased in increments of 0.5x. The program has eight different viewing modes, from full screen to a single line zoom. Dozens of color combinations are available to decrease eye fatigue. Character outlines are smo

MagWin USB is an accessibility software module containing screen magnification and voice output screen reader programs designed for use by individuals with low vision. The unit plugs into a computer's USB port, and the the software opens without needing to be installed. Since no administrator privileges are necessary to install the software, restrictions on public computers against granting installation rights are not a obstacle to using MagWin USB. In addition, the user can borrow a friend's la

Mailing Envelopes for Braille, model 1-04230-00, are envelopes for mailing braille designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These envelopes can be used to mail or store brailled sheets up to 11.5 x 11 inches in size. The envelopes are blank with self-sealing flaps, and hold approximately 30 sheets. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 12.5 x 12.5 inches. COLOR: White.

The MainStreet Messenger is an emergency alert system telephone with special features to facilitate its use by persons with visual, hearing, mobility, and/or dexterity disabilities. In an emergency, the telephone automatically dials pre-set help numbers (such as 911, neighbors, friends, relatives, or a professional monitoring facility) until a connection is made. An alert button is found on the telephone and on a waterproof pendant worn by the user. When either button is pressed, the emergency h

The Maintenance Sign with Braille, model RSME-420, is a braille and tactile sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This sign features the word, "Maintenance," in raised print with the Grade II braille equivalent just under the printed text. This surface mount sign has an acrylic core with a laser-engraved top color layer that provides a tactile feel and a matte finish for better visibility. The unit is available with permanent acrylic adhesive with removeable bac

The Makrolux Bright Field Magnifier, model 1436-1, is an illuminated magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This magnifier provides 2.2x magnification that is distortion-free from edge to edge, and uniformly illuminated by a bright LED. The lens has a forward tilted angle that supports a comfortable reading position, and the width of the rectangular reading area covers the column width of many newspapers and magazines. Ridges on the bottom keep the aspheric lens one millimete

The Man’s Gold Tone LV Watch Black Face is a low vision watch designed for use by men with low vision. Features include a black face with large white numbers and hands and a gold tone case. DIMENSIONS: The face measures 1.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch is available with a gold tone expandable band or a black leather band.

The Man’s Silver Tone LV Watch with Black Face is a low vision watch designed for use by men with low vision. The watch features a large black display face with white hands and large white numbers at 3, 6, 9 and 12. White triangles indicate the other hours. Other features included a silver tone case and scratch resistant mineral glass crystal. DIMENSIONS: The face measures 1.25 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch is available with a silver tone expandable band or a black leather strap.

The Mano portable video magnifier is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The Mano magnifier features a 3.5-inch widescreen TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen with freeze frame. The screen has multiple viewing modes, including black on white, white on black, green on black, yellow on black and yellow on blue. The unit magnifies images between 1 and 20 times their original size and has continuous zoom. The unit comes with a carryi

Maps of Alaska is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The book is divided into two sections. The first half of the book contains overall maps showing land regions, cities and towns, rivers, mountains, national parks and native corporations, boroughs and climate. The second half of the book divides the state into seven regions: Brooks Range and North Slope, Fairbanks and the Interior, Anchorage and South Central Alaska, West Coast, Kodiak

Maps of California is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers Northern, Central, and Southern California; San Francisco; Yosemite National Park; the Los Angeles area; and San Diego. Each area has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and general information followed by a full page tactile map. The maps show location of major cities, rivers and lakes, mountains, highways, parks, and counties, each of which

Maps of Canada and the United States is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps is divided into three sections. The first section contains four thematic maps that show major cities, land forms, elevation and climate of Canada and the U.S. The second section contains six maps of Canada including enlarged maps of the Maritime Provinces and the Great Lakes Region. The third section contains 18 maps of the U.S. and its territo

Maps of Individual U.S. States is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This set of maps covers the following U.S. states in separate volumes: Maine (27 pages in total and 11 maps with keys), New Hampshire (29 pages in total and 11 maps with keys), Vermont (18 pages in total and nine maps with keys), Massachusetts (48 pages in total, 15 maps with keys, and information about and overall maps of Boston), Connecticut and Rhode Island (38 pages

Maps of Kansas is a set of braille and tactile maps designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume includes three pages of pertinent facts about Kansas. It also provides an overview map of the state, as well as individual maps of cities, rivers, counties, highways, farm and mineral products, and yearly precipitation. Maps of Kansas also includes a more detailed map of Kansas City. Each area has an introductory page in braille followed by a full page tactile map.
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Maps of Michigan is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In addition to providing an overview of the state and the upper peninsula, Maps of Michigan offers individual maps showing cities, rivers, counties, highways, farm and mineral products, and climate. It also includes a detailed map showing the vicinity of Detroit. Each area has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and general information followed by a full page tactile map.

Maps of Morocco is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps contains 19 pages and seven maps with keys. The maps show cities and physical features and are labeled in braille.

The Maps of Russia and Its Former Republics is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The maps show boundaries, rivers, and major cities as of 1997, each of which has a braille label. This volume of maps contains 16 pages and six maps.

Maps of South Carolina is a set of braille and tactile maps designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume includes two pages of pertinent facts about South Carolina. It also provides an overview map of the state, as well as individual maps of cities, rivers, counties, highways, farm and mineral products, yearly precipitation and average temperature. Maps of South Carolina also includes more detailed maps of Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Each area has an intro

Maps of the Bible Lands – Old Testament is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers Ancient World; Abraham; Exodus; Kingdoms of Saul, David, Solomon, Israel, and Judah; Assyrians; Babylonians; Persians; Alexander; Seleucids; and Maccabees. The atlas contains no text, keys labeled in braille, and can be used by serious students of the Bible or ancient history. There are 98 pages in total and 25 maps.

Maps of the British Isles is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Overall maps show boundaries, bodies of water, mountains and hills. Maps of each region show cities, towns, major rivers, and counties or regions, each of which has a braille label. Places of interest in the Greater London area and an overall map of London are also included. The at

Maps of the State of Hawaii is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This volume of maps covers eight major islands; and a general view of the city of Honolulu and of Pearl Harbor are included in the maps of the island of Oahu. Each island has an introductory page in braille featuring facts and general information followed by one or more key pages and a full page tactile map. The atlas contains 55 pages and 10 maps with keys.

Maps Represent Real Places: Map Study I, model 1-01130-00, is map skills training designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This training curriculum introduces map concepts by having students map a classroom and other known environments. Students learn to find objects and to identify map symbols representing those objects. This program includes 80 lessons in print; tactile, high-contrast color maps of various room arrangements; sheets for student mapping exercises; and large

The Marathon Brailler is a desk-top Braille printer designed to provide single-sided embossing for individuals who are blind. The user sets printing control parameters with a built-in keypad (no dip switches). Up to 16 different sets of parameters can be stored in the Marathon's permanent memory. Eight pre-programmed sets for popular microcomputer configurations are provided with the system. Control parameters can be verified via a 32-character visual display or in Braille. When used with Braill

The Marburg Braille Writing Slate, model 30712, is a manual braille writing aid designed to allow brailling an entire 8.5 x 11 inch page without having to move the slate or adjust the paper. The slate is made of durable plastic and has 30 cells per line. DIMENSIONS: 8.75 x 12 inches. COLOR: Black.

Marine Instrument Talker is a voice output module designed for use in marine applications by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This module adds speech capability to any instrument which has an NMEA 0183 output. It can speak any data item from any NMEA 0183 sentence. Applications include talking depth sounder, talking boat speed indicator, talking compass, talking course-over-ground indicator, or talking wind direction indicator. The module is installed by connecting a speaker, the po

The Marinoff Large Symbols Playing Cards are large print cards designed for use by card players with low vision. The playing cards are standard size overall with large numbers and symbols outlined in black for high contrast. The cards can be used to play games such as poker, go fish, old maid, and solitaire. DIMENSIONS: Numbers are 1.25 inches high.

The Mark I Sight Sheet is a folding pocket magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It can be slipped into a pocket or purse for easy access. This magnifier is composed of two detachable soft plastic panels, one of which is transparent and magnifying. The user places the magnifying panel over the area to be read. When not in use, the magnifying panel folds into a pocket on the other panel. The non-magnifying panel can be used for placement of corporate advertising. DIMENSIONS:

The Marks Script Guide is a clipboard equipped with a horizontal writing guides to help individuals with visual disabilities or with limited dexterity to write in longhand. The clipboard holds standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. The horizontal guide slides up and down the left side of the blipboard, one line at a time.

Marvel Math is a math tutorial program designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This program enables teachers to create multi-media versions of math tests. Tests can be created by converting a printed test or math book page into an electronic test, or the program can generate questions based on the teacher's specifications. The program supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division with or without remainders, exponents, and decimals. Test questions can be presente

Master Stop Glow Stripe Step Tread is a non slip step tread designed for use by individuals with low vision or walking disabilies. Installed on the edge of each step, this glow-in-the-dark anti-slip tape provides navigation guidance during power outages and other low-light situations. Its abrasive mineral surface helps prevent slipping regardless of the light conditions. The glow-in-the-dark stripe is rechargeable from any light source. DIMENSIONS (LxW): 6 x 24 or 5.5 x 5.5 inches. Custom sizes

The Matchbox 6 and Matchbox 10 Keyboards are keytop overlays for computer keyboards. The Matchbox 6 keyboard has 6 keys, and the Matchbox 10 keyboard has 10 keys. These keyboard overlays were designed to reduce the complexity of the standard QWERTY keyboard display to a more manageable six- or ten- switch configuration for very young users or computer users with special needs. COMPATIBILITY: For use on the Apple IIe or Apple IIGS computers. The Matchbox keyboard overlays can be used with Keyboar

Materials on Utilization of Low Vision (ULV) - Diagnostic Kit is a visual skills assessment program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This assessment tool can be used to determine if a student's residual vision is being fully utilized. It consists of two kits purchased separately. The Teacher's Kit (model 8-50600-00) includes a Teacher's Guide; a Visual Efficiency Scale and Directions for Administration; a Profile of Visual Skills and Behavior; and a Record of Performance on Visua

Math Drill Cards are braille math cards designed for use by children who are blind or have low vision. Five sets are available. One set shows numbers and math signs in the Nemeth braille math code (Number & Math Sign Cards, model 1-03551-00), and the other four sets show arithmetic equations and solutions (Addition Cards, model 1-03552-00; Subtraction Cards, 1-03553-00; Multiplication Cards, model 1-03554-00, and Division Cards, model 1-03555-00). The math number and sign cards have a Nemeth

Math Flash is a voice output math tutorial program designed for use by elementary students who are blind or have low vision. This program helps students age six years and up sharpen their math skills with talking flash cards. This self-voicing program uses a computer's sound card to communicate instructions, drills, practice sessions, and games. Students can select their own favorite Math Mentor character. Teachers can modify the number of problems and their degree of difficulty, and insert cust

Math Window Basic Math is a math training aid designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This math teaching aid consists of a magnetic board and tiles that allow students with visual disabilities to build and solve math problems, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. Numerals can be configured as whole numbers, decimals, or fractions. The tiles are available with numerals and symbols in standard and large print and in Nemeth Code, a braille m

The Math Window Braille Geometry Kit is a math training aid and tactile graphics set for math designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. This math teaching aid consists of a double-sided magnetic board and extra-thick tiles labeled with print and Nemeth Code, a braille math code. This kit allows blind students to work and solve geometric problems, as well as, graph them. This kit contains point markers for locating points and plotting squares to help a student accurately plot

Mathematics Made Easy for Children with Visual Impairment, by Dr. M.N.G. Mani, Aree Plernchaivanich, G.R. Ramesh, and Larry Campbell, is a manual on math training for blind students. This book helps children who are blind or have low vision to master secondary level mathematics by providing their teachers and parents with a resource for improving instructional strategies. The material presented in this publication is divided into five modules. Module 1 deals with the commonly used methods of tea

MathPad By Voice is a voice input version of MathPad (see separate entry) designed for students who have upper extremity disabilities. MathPad By Voice enables students with upper extremity disabilities to do classroom arithmetic exercises and homework, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, through voice input. MathPad by Voice also reads back the student's work and checks his or her answers. Work can be saved or printed. Teachers can also use MathPad By Voice to prepare

MathTalk / Scientific Notebook (MT/SN) is a combination of voice input and Braille output software configured to make Scientific Notebook 4.0 accessible to students and teachers who are blind or have low vision, or who have upper extremity disabilities. Scientific Notebook is a mathematical word processing program suitable for math and science reports, homework, and exams. It allows the user to create attractive documents that seamlessly combine text, mathematics, and graphics. Scientific Notebo

MathType is a mathematics editing program that can be used by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is compatible with most screen reading programs and a variety of assistive technology products used to access a computer. The Windows version can function as a mathematical braille translation program as it has built-in compatibility with the ViewPlus Tiger braille printers (see separate entries). The Windows version can be used by teachers with no knowledge of braille to create braill

The Matsumoto Stereo-Copying System is a tactile graphics copier system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The system consists of a stereo-copying machine and a stero-copying developer, which are used together with special capsule-coated paper. The capsule paper resembles braille paper in color and thickness, but its surface is coated uniformly with several hundred million thermo-expandable microcapsules that look like flour and which expand to several hundred time

Max Digital Magnifier is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by persons with low vision. This magnifier connects to any television set to magnify words, pictures, and other images (up to 28 times on a 20-inch screen). Max may also be connected to a computer monitor (additional hardware may be required). Max magnifies print on any curved or straight surface without distortion. Viewing modes include low contrast/photo, high contrast/positive, and high contrast/negative. It comes with a con

The Max Panel (12-inch) is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable magnifier integrates the Max digital magnifier (see separate entry) with a slim, LCD platform. The discrete camera projects an auto-focus image on the screen,with a range of 8x to 12x magnification. Multiple viewing options are available, including photo, negative, standard, and positive. Other features include screen adjustability to achieve the best viewing angle, a choice of four viewin

The Max-View Screen Magnifier is an external screen magnifier and glare reduction screen designed for use by individuals with low vision. Designed to work with both flat and curved monitors, this unit magnifies without distortion and provides glare reduction and radiation and static control. DIMENSIONS: Models are available to upgrade a 14- or 15-inch monitor to a 17-inch monitor or to upgrade a 16- or 17-inch monitor to a 19-inch monitor.

The MaxDetail Hands-Free Magnifying Glasses, model 1624-5, are magnifier glasses designed for use by individuals with low vision. These lenses provide 2X magnification and are worn like eyeglasses. They provide clear resolution of minute details for enhanced viewing of small-print materials or intricate hobbies. The glasses focus on near objects with a working distance of 16 inches, and can be adjusted so that each eye lens can be focused separately (±3 diopters). These lightweight lenses are ma

MaxEvent Telescopic Glasses, model 1624-3, are binocular magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. These hands-free, head-mounted glasses provide 2.1x magnification, and focus on objects from a distance of 10 feet to infinity. They can be used for viewing sports events, concerts, movies, theater, bird watching, or any other distance viewing activity where a magnified image would be helpful. The Galilean-type lenses are made of PXM material and have a mirrored coating to prevent

The Maxi-Plus, model 2678, is magnifying lens with a neck strap designed to free hands for work and hobbies for individuals with low vision. Around the neck magnifiers are for tasks that require two hands sucha s sewing, knitting or other hobbies. The lens is a Bi-aspheric PXM lightweight lens with Duplex coating for near distortion-free viewing that magnifies 2x. A smaller bifocal lens is also Bi-aspheric but magnifies 4x. It is mounted in transparent PXM for shadow free viewing. An adjustable

The MAXLUPE is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision.It can be used anywhere to serve the user to read text or ­look at colored photos. An improvement is the new Li-Ion battery technology, which offers an extended operating time of approximately 2 hours of continuous use. The batteries can be easily replaced by the user himself. The user of the new MAXLUPE can also benefit from the new integrated writing stand when doing crosswords, signing letters or making

The MB-LEDB Lighted Magnifier is a handheld magnifying lens designed for use by individuals with low vision. This square magnifier offers 2X magnification through its distortion-free lens. It has a built-in light emitting diode (LED) light for use in dark spaces and an ergonomic grip. The magnifier pulls out from the grip to reveal and activate the light. The MB-LEDB is available in black, blue, purple, and red. POWER: Uses 2 button cell batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (LxWxD): 5.5 x 2 x 0.75 i

The McDuffy Reader is a manual for teaching Braille to adults who are blind or have low vision and who are learning braille. This primer was written by Sharon Duffy. OPTIONS: A teacher's manual is available; the primer and the teacher's manual are both available in braille, large print, and cassette versions.

The Med Glide System 7 is a pill organizer and voice output medication reminder designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision or individuals with memory issues who take medication several times daily. The Med Glide System 7 includes seven daily pill organizers, each of which has four numbered compartments with room for multiple pills, capsules, and tablets. Each organizer opens a closes with the touch of a finger. In addition to the organizers, the system includes an easily progra

Med-Time Automatic Pill Dispenser is an audible medication reminder designed for use by individuals who have memory or cognitive disabilities, or who are blind or have low vision. The unit has two trays with 28 compartments each that hold pills of various shapes and sizes, and it can be programmed to remind and dispense medications and vitamins from one to four times daily. When the alarm sounds, the trays rotate into position and make the appropriate pills available. Tilting the tray dispenses

Medalarm is a medication reminder and compliance tracking device designed for persons with low vision. The device may also be used by others who need to be reminded to take medications. Medalarm was developed as a reminder and tracking device for use with eyedrops, but it can also be used with other medications. It is a portable, reusable, reprogrammable device that fits in a pocket or purse. It attaches simply yet firmly to the medication bottle. Medalarm calculates dosage and alarm times based

The Medication Reminder Watch is an audible medication reminder designed for use by individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory disabilities or low vision. This programmable watch offers up to 12 daily audible alarms and the unit displays the name of the medication to be taken. The watch can also store medication and personal information. The alarms automatically reset for the following day. OPTIONS: Necklace conversion kit. COLOR: Black or grey.

Mediplan, model series 2666, are hand held magnifying lenses designed to be lightweight and portable for individuals who have low vision. The aplanatic lens is made of high-quality PXM lightweight lens with two plano-convex lenses that give a clearly defined, distortion free image. It is designed specifically for individuals with macular degeneration because of the clear image at the edges. The high-tech ribbed handle is made of durable plastic. Models 2666-75 and -950 have a magnification of 3x

The MeDose Pediatric Vibrating Six Alarm Watch is an audible and vibrating medication reminder designed for use by children who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have learning disabilities, and who take medication or injections for diabetes. This medication reminder is designed to look like a standard youth watch with a brightly colored Velcro strap. It shows the time, day, and date on a back-lit display with large digits. It also features a stopwatch and a timer. It can be set to vibrate or so

The MedReady Automatic Medication Dispenser is a pill organizer and audible medication reminder designed for use by individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, brain injury, or cognitive or memory disabilities. The unit contains a medication-despensing carousel that holds up to 28 doses (up to four doses per day for seven days). A built-in programmable timer rotates the carousel to the next dose at the set time and an audible reminder signal sounds. The unit also has a built-in key lock to prevent dou

MegaDots is a braille text editor and translation program designed to enable the user to produce printed or brailled output from the same computer document. The program is a style-based word processor (the user assigns a style to a block of text and the program handles all formatting commands). The program comes with predefined styles for items such as headings, items in a list, tables of contents and indices. The program can import documents from 95 different file formats (including Macintosh a

MegaMath is a mathetmatical braille translation program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This add-on to the MegaDots braille translation program (see separate entry) can be used to produce math from simple arithmetic to advanced calculus in Nemeth code. Menus let the user choose from several notation systems for entering fractions, geometry symbols and shapes, algebra, and integrals, with shortcuts provided for common math symbols. Users can also create their own

Megaword is a Braille crossword board game designed for use by players who are blind or have low vision. It is similar to Scrabble, and features large, bold print letters on a white game board with a Brailled overlay. Recessed squares hold the playing pieces. The bold print letter pieces have Braille overlays. Braille and large print instructions are included. DIMENSIONS: The playing pieces are 0.75 inch square.

The Memory Phone is a large button telephone designed for use by individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, brain injury, or cognitive or fine motor disabilities. In addition to having a standard keypad with large numbers, this phone features eight programmable picture frames at the top. Pressing the photograph placed in a frame causes the phone to dial the corresponding phone number. A ninth frame can be used to dial 911 or other emergency number. Other features include adjustable receiver amplifica

The Memovoice Notepad is a braille notetaker designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The Memovoice Notepad has a seven-point Braille keyboard and voice output in several languages, delivered through headphones or a built-in speaker. Functions include an alarm clock, calendar, appointments list, events list, and notepad. The Memovoice Notepad has a 256 kilobyte (KB) flash memory and 128 KB random access memory (RAM), with 2 megabytes (MB) total memory. POWER: Uses two 1.5 vo

Men Restroom ADA and Women Restroom ADA Signs are braille signs designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These signs have a pictogram of a man or a woman with the word "Men" or "Women" in sans serif lettering and braille. The signs are made of high impact styrene with a non-glare surface and can be used outdoors or indoors. Double-faced adhesive tape is included on the back for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. These signs are 1/8 inch thick with 0.5-inch radius

The Men’s Braille Standard Watch by Auguste Reymond is a tactile watch designed for use by individuals who are blind. This Braille watch features round silver face with raised silver braille dots around the face; numbers at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10; a palladium-plated case; and Swiss quartz movement. The watch face opens from the bottom (6 o’clock). DIMENSIONS: The case is 1.08 inches in diameter. COLOR: The watch is available with a brown leather band or a palladium toned expansion band.

The Men’s Prestige Braille Watch by Auguste Reymond is a tactile watch designed for use by men who are blind. This watch features a round white face with raised braille zircons encircling the face; numbers at 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10; and Swiss-made quartz movement. The watch face opens from the bottom (6 o’clock), and the watch case is thin with a curved styling that hugs the wrist. The watch case is available in gold or stainless steel, and the braille zircons are colored gold with the gold cas

The Men's Seiko Braille Watch is a tactile watch designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This chrome quartz watch has tactile hour and minute hands with raised lines at the hour positions. There are longer raised lines at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, and shorter raised lines marking the other hours. The face also has visual markings. The watch has a leather strap. COLOR: Black band, silver face, and black hands. WARRANTY: Extended 2 year SEIKO warranty.

The Menu Sight Sheet is a folding pocket magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It can be slipped into a pocket or purse for easy access. This magnifier is composed of three soft plastic panels. The third panel is transparent and magnifying. The user places the print material on the panel opposite the magnifying panel and folds the magnifying panel over the area to be read. When not in use, the magnifying panel and the adjacent panel fold into a pocket on the third panel. The

Menus That Talk is a voice output menu device designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This portable, compact device speaks to restaurant guests describing food items selected by the customer. The device consists of a hand-held touchscreen unit approximately the size of a DVD case. A snap-in menu insert has text and braille, customized for the restaurant's menu. Guests press illuminated buttons corresponding to menu categories to hear the names of the menu items, along w

Merlin is a desktop video magnifier (CCTV) designed for use by individuals with low vision. This full-color system magnifies images from four to 66 times their original size on a 14-inch monitor. It enables people with low vision to read, write, view photographs, and enjoy crafts and hobbies. Merlin features a large working space; tactile control buttons for easy use; four viewing modes (full color, black & white, high contrast positive, and high contrast negative); auto focus; a preset butt

The Merlin LCD is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This one-piece, ergonomically-designed system features an integrated monitor that allows users to raise and lower, pivot, swivel, and tilt the screen to the most comfortable viewing postition. The unit offers magnification of five to 61 times. Standard features include true/vivid color, 24 programmable custom color combinations, four standard viewing modes, object locator, auto focus, focus lock, and preset magn

The Merlin Plus is a video Magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This full-color, auto-focus video magnifier system features split-screen capability, line markers, and windowing Merlin Plus Remote Software; color selection for text and background;and four standard viewing modes, including full-color, black and white, high-contrast positive and high-contrast negative. Simultaneous dual-monitor use permits use of a PC and TV concurrently. A foot pedal (included) allows for qu

Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary, Large Print Edition is a large print book designed for use by individuals with low vision. This 768-page soft cover dictionary has over 40,000 entries, with definitions, spelling, and pronunciation. Words are printed in 18 point type and definitions are printed in 16 point type. A punctuation guide is also included. ISBN: 0877796440 / 978-0877796442. DIMENSIONS (WxHxD): 6.5 x 9.25 x 1.5 inches.

The Meterstick is a braille and tactile ruler designed for use by people who are blind or have low vision. This one-meter measuring aid identifies centimeters and decimeters with molded, tactile markings. Centimeters are displayed by thin raised lines, with every other increment identified in braille. Decimeters are marked by thick raised lines and in braille. The ruler is made of durable plastic, and is drilled for hanging.

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of navigation bracelet for individuals who are blind or have low vision to navigate through a train and/or subway system. The Metro Dot is a bracelet that can be a remote fare card for a public transportation system and an navigation aid that provides information in Braille and through vibration for individuals with visual disabilities. To use the Metro Dot, the user speaks their destination into the bracelet, and then holds the bracelet ad

The Mezzo is a video magnifier and CCTV designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit features a full-color, auto-focus High-Definition (HD) camera (1280 x 800 pixels) and a 13.3-inch widescreen TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen. The screen’s position is height-adjustable and it can be inclined. The Mezzo has multiple viewing modes, including black on white, white on black, green on black, yellow on black and yellow on blue. The unit magnifies images bet

Microlux 6x18, model 4294-618, is a monocular telescope designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable monocular fits into a pocket or purse and can be used for museums, sporting events, bird watching, or reading far- away signs. It has a Keplerian lens that provides 6x magnification with a focal range of 10 feet to infinity and a visual field of 8 degrees. The lens material is coated achromatic glass, with plastic casing. One squeeze on the casing causes the monocular to open fo

The Microtel Companion is a hearing-aid compatible telephone designed for use by individuals with hearing disabilities. Standard features include speed dialing, electronic hold, a ring indicator light, ringer volume control, handset volume control, last number redial, and tone/pulse dialing selection. This phone can be used on a desktop or be wall mounted.

The Middle East Map is a tactile map designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This Thermoform map shows Iraq, Afghanistan, neighboring countries, and surrounding bodies of water, with a braille legend or key for reading the map. The map enables the user to visualize the region as a whole.

The Milestone 312 DAISY Player is a digital talking book player designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This small device incorporates an audio books player, an accessible MP3/AAC player, voice recorder, FM tuner/recorder, alarm clock, and an RFID tag reader in one unit. The DAISY player offers full access to heading levels, page numbers, phrases, etc. It also supports bookmark setting and switching between books on the memory card. The MP3 player offers accessible MP3 nav

The Millennium II Video Magnifier is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It includes a viewing head with a camera, supported by a hinged arm with a clamp for attaching to a table or desk. Magnification adjusts from two to 100 times depending on the height of the viewing head and the digital power range selected; users can select two and four times digital power ranges. The viewing head has controls for black and white, color, or reverse image viewing, and auto focu

The Millennium Video Magnifier is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It includes a viewing head with a camera and controls for black and white or color, reverse image, and autofocus with focus lock. The camera unit is supported by a hinged arm with a clamp for attaching to a table or desk. Magnification adjusts from two to 50 times, depending on the height of the viewing head and use of the two times digital power control. The video magnifier also comes with a hig

The Mini Camera, model X-MC, is a portable video magnifier designed to magnify images for individuals with low vision. It has a camera with roller stand which the user places directly on the material to be viewed. The camera can also be used freehand for uneven surfaces. The camera is designed to hook up to the user's TV (not included). Magnification ranges from 2.5 to 60 times depending on size of TV. The camera comes with reversal option (white on black or black on white) for individual contra

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable an individual with blindness or low vision to explore areas at the head or chest level without using bare hands. A lecturer's telescoping pointer can be used as a mini cane to locate sinks or soap dispensers in unfamiliar restrooms; to search a work table or other large surface; locate items too hot, too dirty, or too high to use only hands; or to search for head-high obstacles. Most pointers of this type include a pocket clip and collapse sufficiently to be ca

The Mini Rib-It-Ball is a textured ball designed for use by children with low vision or fine motor, grasping, upper extremity, or mobility disabilities. This lightweight ball consists of an air bladder encased in denier nylon with Velcro closures. Nylon-covered closed-cell-foam ribs on the ball's surface aid in grasping and throwing and prevent the ball from rolling out of reach. High-contrast colors aid in visibility. The ball has a ring for teething on the top and a pull string to start vibrat

The Minibrite Pocket Magnifier, model PO-55, is a folding pocket magnifier with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This pocket-sized magnifier offers 5x magnification through its acrylic aspheric lens, and it comes equipped with a built-in LED light for use in dark spaces. Other features include a slid-out protective plastic sleeve that conceals the lens and protects it from scratches when not in use. POWER: Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). DIMENSION (LxWxD): 4.25 x 2 x 0

Miniguide is a vibrating and audible electronic mobility aid designed for use by individuals who are blind, deaf blind, or have low vision. This ultrasonic device detects obstacles from 1.5 to 26 feet away to augment information from other mobility aids, such as a cane or dog guide. Two sensors covered by mesh at the front of the unit send and receive the echo-location signals. A durable plastic casing covers the rest of the unit. The aid vibrates to indicate the distance to objects; the faster

Miniguide US is a vibrating and audible electronic mobility aid designed for use by individuals who are blind or deaf blind or have low vision. This hand-held electronic travel device uses ultrasound to detect objects, and gives tactual or auditory feedback by vibrating or chirping more rapidly as the user approaches an object. The device can help a blind person avoid obstacles and overhangs, locate landmarks or items such as mailboxes or trash cans, and find open paths through crowds at a range

The miniMAX portable video magnifier is a handheld video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The miniMAX magnifier features a 2.8-inch widescreen TFT (thin film transistor) LCD (liquid crystal display) screen with freeze frame. The screen has multiple viewing modes, including black on white, white on black, green on black, yellow on black and yellow on blue. The unit magnifies images between 2 and 7 times their original size, and it has a folding stand. The miniMAX is acti

The MiniViewer is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. It enlarges text or images five, ten, or 15 times on a full color, high resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. It can be used to read catalogs, greeting cards, personal mail, recipes, and menus. Documents can be viewed in full color, high-contrast black-on-white, or inverse white-on-black modes. This portable video magnifier can operate in temperatures from 41 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees

The Mix 'N Match IntelliKeys Bundle is a math tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with young children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Mix 'N Match (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of two overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program offers three activities: Sorting Fun teaches the classification of objects by shape and color (four levels of difficulty); What Comes Next teaches help

Mobile Accessibility is a suite of 12 applications (Phone, Contacts, SMS, Alarm, Calendar, Email, Web, Where am I, Apps, Settings, Notes and Explorer) which all have a simplified interface whose textual information is spoken using Nuance Vocalizer voice synthesis. It can also be connected to Braille display if it is preferred. It is intended for people with learning and cognitive disabilities, blind and low vision, and deaf. Mobile Accessibility has a touch navigation, for touch screen devices;

The Mobile Color Recognizer and Light Detector (MCR) is a light detection and color identification program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software works with Mobile Speak and Mobile Accessibility cell phone display readers (see separate entries) to enable a camera phone to function as a color identifier and light detector. It works with almost all Symbian series 60 phones. With this software, the phone can be used to determine the color (or different color

Mobile Daisy Player is a digital talking book player program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software allows a Symbian-based mobile phone to function as a voice output electronic book reader for books in the standard DAISY format, including audio, text-only, or mixed formats. It supports DAISY navigation and allows the user to assign bookmarks and select and install smaller portions of large books.

Mobile Geo is a voice output electronic mobility aid designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This navigation software works with Windows Mobile-based Smartphones, Pocket PC phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Mobile Geo also seamlessly integrates with Code Factory's cell phone screen readers, Mobile Speak for Pocket PCs and Mobile Speak for Windows Mobile Smartphones (sold separately, see entries). This software enables the user to pinpoint his/her locati

Mobile Magnifier is a cell phone display magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision or seniors. It enlarges and enhances all items of the cell phone display, automatically detecting and magnifying the area of interest as the user navigates through the cell phone’s user interface. Features include hot keys that provide access to the most common features of the Magnifier and an auto zoom function. Different areas of display can be zoomed. Mobile Magnifier can be configured to start

Mobile Magnifier Pocket is a screen magnification program and cell phone display magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This full-screen magnification software enlarges text and images displayed on the screen of phones and Pocket PCs that use the Windows Mobile platform. It enlarges and enhances all items of the display, automatically detecting and magnifying areas of interest as the user navigates through the device’s user interface. It has zoom levels from 1.5x to 16x, with

Mobile Speak is a cell phone screen reader designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This screen reader provides speech feedback for navigating through the phone's user interface, and allows access to all of the phone's applications, including third-party applications that are not part of the standard software supplied with the phone. This screen reader comes bundled with other cell phone applications software, such as Code Factory's accessible calculator, an accessib

Mobile Speak Pocket is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This screen reader provides access to mainstream personal digital assistants (PDAs) and PDA phone hybrid devices, including Pocket PCs and handheld computers. Applications that can be accessed with this software include, but are not limited to, Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, File Explorer, Pocket Internet Explorer, Messaging for both SMS and e-mail, Pocket MSN Messenger, PPC

Mobile Speak SmartPhone is a screen reader for SmartPhones powered by the Windows Mobile platform, designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software provides voice access to SmartPhone features. The user can choose from several text-to-speech voices in more than 15 supported languages. Supported features include call lists, phone profiles, schedules, contacts, SMS and email, Internet browsing, media files, voice notes, changing all device settings, synchronize data

The Mobile VoicePro Laptop is a voice input notebook /laptop computer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or who have difficulty using a keyboard. This laptop comes with Dragon NaturallySpeaking (see entry) speech recognition/voice input software and Microsoft Office 2003 Basic installed, configured, and tested. The laptop is from Sager-Midern in City of Industry, California, with a Pentium 4 processor, Windows XP Pro operating system, and a 38-centimeter XGA flat pa

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To provide a means of continuing orientation and mobility training when weather is inclement. This game has students who are not rote route travelers use their auditory, olfactory, and tactile senses to identify various areas to which they travel. It also improves spatial orientation by requiring students to evaluate route options and determine which is the most efficient means of reaching the objective. On index cards, write the names of destinations familiar to partic

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To provide a means of continuing orientation and mobility training when weather is inclement. Similar to the television show "Jeopardy," this game uses a board with four to six categories in various versions to match the mobility skills of the students. For example, a student using a powered wheelchair may have a board with the following categories: Right-of-Way, Which Way Now?, Ask a Question, and Plan a Route. Each category consists of six questions that relate to the

The Mobilux Far is a hand magnifying lens and pocket telescope designed for use by individuals with low vision. This device can be used for both distance and near tasks. Also when set as a telescope and used in reverse (looking through the objective lens), it can be used as a panoramic field expander. The objective lens in the unit features a refractive front surface and a diffractive rear surface. The combination design provides power and color correction in a single thin lens. As a magnifier,

The Mod 80 is a refreshable braille display and keyboard interface designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system comprises an 84-cell Braille display, a keyboard, and a 16-key function pad that can be combined to create a customized system to provide access to most computer operating systems, including DOS, Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000, and Linux. Standard features include 80 concave Braille cells with routing keys, four status cells, and eight function keys.

DO IT YOURSELF PURPOSE: To enable an individual with low vision to use a Jordy at a more comfortable angle. The Jordy is a wearable magnification device from Enhanced Vision (see entry). The system includes a camera mounted near the forehead, which required the user to bend his/her neck or hold reading material in front of his/her face.To allow for a more comfortable reading angle, a lens was removed from a pair of prism glasses and mounted in a hole cut in a small sheet of aluminum. A wire tie

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a dispensing and packaging line system for individuals who are blind or have low vision. A company had an existing soap packaging system that required sight in order to load the machine and dispense the product. The National Industries for the Blind (NIB) was asked to determine how employees who are blind or have low vision might be able to operate these machines. The NIB fabricators installed an incline screw conveyor with auto sensors

The Modified Sony ICF-36 is a subsidiary communications (subcarrier) radio designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision to receive subsidiary communication service (SCS) broadcasts. This modified radio provides FM radio and SCS subcarrier bands, as well as VHF TV audio and audio captioning for the blind (secondary audio programming or SAP). It is a medium size radio modified with an Elf-2 adapter and a switch to go from regular radio or TV to the special band, plus a control

--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Aid to assist blind walker users in orienting themselves without removing their hands from the walker. A screen spring 16 1/4 inches long and 1/2 inch diameter is taped to each side of the walker with about 10 inches extending out perpendicular to the walker handgrips. As user walks the very tip of the springs drags lightly along a wall and the person receives auditory and vibratory cues as to the location of walls and doorways. Includes photograph. SK

Electronic game playing machine for visually handicapped people. Sixteen different games, including Bingo, can be selected and played. The machine prompts the player and confirms the game selected in an audible voice. Operates on a 3 hour battery or a 120V battery charger which is included. Complete operating manual and a video tape (1/2 inch VHS) are available.

Money is a math manipulative designed to help students who are blind or have low vision round, add, subtract and estimate with money. This math manipulative is for 2nd grade students and older, and is available in Braille.

Money Handling and Budgeting is a money management training system designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This system includes a resource guide with an adapted practice checkbook for teaching vital money handling skills. Skills taught include coin and bill identification, counting money and making change, budgeting, basic employment strategies, and banking skills (e.g., paying bills, acquiring loans, and using savings accounts). The system is available in a print editi

Money Skills, model 0670, is a money management tutorial program designed to provide computer assisted training in the development of skills with identification of coins and bills, counting denominations and making change. The program features a built-in record keeping system, an option for an increasing level of difficulty, and exercises using U.S.. Canadian, European, British, or Australian currency. It supports keyboard, mouse, touch screen, IntelliKeys, and single- or dual-switch input. OPTI

The Money Skills IntelliKeys Bundle is a money management tutorial program and keytop overlay set designed for use with children with cognitive or physical disabilities. The set includes the Money Skills (see also separate entry) software from Marblesoft and a set of two overlays for use with IntelliKeys (not included; see separate entry). The program assists students in learning to count bills and coins by single and mixed denominations and to make change (multiple levels of difficulty). It als

Money Talks, models D-03560-00 and D-03560-ED, is a braille and voice output checkbook and check register program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This bank account management software package provides printing and braille embossing of the check register, and enables writing checks in a variety of sizes and styles. The CD version (D-03560-00) comes with Enhanced Voicing speech. The electronic download version (D-03560-ED) has the same features as the CD version,

The Money Talks Money Identifier for the Blind, model 703550, is a voice ouput paper money identifier designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This handheld unit announces denominations of both old and new style U.S. currency, from $1 through $100, as well as identifying the front and back of the bills. To operate, the user presses a button to switch the unit on, slides the money into a slot on the front, and touches the button labelled "M." The denomination is announced

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY" ----- PURPOSE: To assist individuals with low vision or blindness in learning to read Braille. A version of "Old Maid," the cards, created on index cards, have animals' names written on them in Braille and print. One card has a fuzzy-textured red or other brigh color circle on it and is the "Monkey's Uncle." All of the cards are dealt face down among at least three players. Players remove and set aside any pairs in their hands. The player to the left of the dealer draws a c

Monoculars. Variety of shapes, sizes and styles. Some with spectacle mounting, some with neck strap. Field of view between 3 and 12 1/2 degrees. Focusing ability between infinity and 33 inches. Available with stands. Spectacle frames for monoculars also available.

MonoMouse and MonoMouse-RM are handheld video magnifiers designed for use by individuals with low vision. This portable mouse-style video magnifier plugs into a television video jack and can be used for reading a newspaper or book. MonoMouse displays objects in black and white with gray scale imaging; MonoMouse-RM displays objects in black and white reverse mode (black-on-white appears as white-on-black). The magnification level on a 20-inch TV is 24x (24 times actual size) in high magnification

The MonoMouse® is designed for use by individuals with visual impairments. It allows readers to view documents magnified on the television. The MonoMouse® is an electronic magnifier that offers black and white magnification. It is ideal for individuals who require assistance when reading a book or other text. They can be used on any size of screen. The TV versions plug straight into the SCART socket (physical and electrical interconnection between two pieces of audio-visual equipment) of a telev

MonoMouse-USB is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This mouse-style video magnifier connects to a computer via the computer's USB port. Objects appear magnified in black and white on the computer monitor when the device is held over them. It can be used to view books or documents, pictures, or labels. The magnification level can be changed by using the computer's resize function. This video magnifier comes with a cable, driver CD, and a microfibre MouseBag. COMPA

Monty is a braille text editor and large print program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This software application is designed for the production of braille and large print documents using a personal computer, a braille embosser, and a regular printer. The program uses standard pull-down menus for all functions, thereby enabling parents, educators, or employers to produce braille or large print documents without the need to learn new commands or acquire a speciali

The MoreKeyboard is an ergonomic large print keyboard designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities and those with low vision. This 104-key keyboard features dimensions and designs comparable to standard keyboards, including an number pad, function (F) keys, and a cascading layout that resembles traditional keyboards. Other features include front and back adjustable legs that allow for a variety of heights and positioning angles, large print number and letter keys that are th

The Moshi IVR (Interactive Voice Responsive) Alarm Clock is a voice input and voice output alarm clock designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This voice responsive alarm clock allows the user to set both time and alarm by voice. To initiate commands, the user says "Hello Moshi," and the clock responds, "Command Please." A total of 12 voice commands are available, including commands to have the clock speak the current time or alarm setting, to set time and alarm time, t

The Moshi Mini Travel Talking Alarm Clock is a voice input and voice output alarm clock designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This voice responsive alarm clock allows the user to set both time and alarm by voice. To initiate commands, the user taps the liquid crystal display (LCD) and the clock responds, "Command Please." Commands include having the clock speak the current time or alarm setting, setting the time and alarm time, selecting one of three alarm sounds, tu

The Moshi Talking Bilingual Blood Pressure Arm Monitor is a voice output sphygmomanometer designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This talking blood pressure monitor is fully automatic and offers bilingual (English and Spanish) voice prompts and readouts. The cuff wraps around the upper arm just above the elbow, and a clear voice announces the measurement aloud. The device's digital LCD screen displays both the systolic and diastolic blood pressures measures as well as

The Moshi Voice Controlled Digital Clock Radio is a voice input and voice output digital clock radio designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. When programmed, the clock responds to voice commands to turn the alarm on and off, activate the snooze button, or turn on the radio. Other voice commands include current time and date. Features include a stereo sound system, dual alarms, auxiliary input to play MP3 player, and six pre-selected radio stations. The clock radio come

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a input device for individuals who have low vision to interact with modern technologies in a natural and intuitive way. The Motion Global Eye has nine tactile points arranged in a square and a central guide. The device setup uses a keytop overlay to mimic the common alphanumeric keypad for inputting information, and other overlays are available. The device also offers video recording capability. TITLE: 9 Spots for your Eye. WEBSITE: Yank

The Mountbatten Learning System (MBLS) is an electric braille writer and training device designed for use by children who are learning braille. The system includes a Mountbatten electronic braille writer with digitized speech, assignable function keys, notetaker and word processor functions, sufficient memory for 600 braille pages, and the ability to transfer files to and from a personal computer (PC). Features for students include a braille math mode using the Nemeth braille mathematics code; p

The Mountbatten Writer, also known as the Mountbatten Braille Writer or Mountbatten Brailler standard model, is an electric braille writer designed for use by children or adults who are learning Braille. It has an ergonomic Braille keyboard with a graphics mode and one-handed mode, correcting and erasing functions, page formatting, and the ability to write to memory. Learning tools include digitized speech output, assignable function keys. The writer can handle a variety of paper types and has 9

---- PROTOTYPE --------- Mubser is a breakthrough navigational aid tool designed for visually-impaired people. It is a wearable belt with a Bluetooth-connected headset that guides blind people to move and navigate around common obstacles such as walls, chairs and staircases. Mubser recognizes these obstacles by leveraging on RGB imaging and infrared depth data captured by a 3D depth camera and notifies the user through an inbuilt audio device and vibration motor.

The Multi Functioning Thermometer is a talking thermometer that can be used by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Uses infrared technology to take a quick read from forehead, ear or the room. Features LED fever alarm indicator, large backlit screen, date and time display, can be set to talk or quiet mode, 30-reading memory storage and reads Fahrenheit and Celsius. SIZE: 5 inches long 1 1/2 inches wide. BATTERIES: Includes 2 AAA batteries. COLOR: Black with white.

MultiMail is a voice-output, large print, switch-accessible e-mail program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision, or who need alternative input methods because of fine motor or other physical disabilities. The program allows users to read, write, and send e-mail on a computer using a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, or switch device. The program also offers many user options for reading e-mail, including large text, text highlighting, a choice of colors and fonts, speech

Multimedia Max is a voice activated personal computer designed to control telecommunications, electrical, and infrared devices for individuals with physical disabilities. This multimedia computer can be controlled by mouse, keyboard, or touchscreen, and incorporates the following features: control of over 256 different lights and electrical appliances; control of 99 different infrared (audio and video) equipment; control of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems; scheduling events in advance or ex

Multiple Choice Multipurpose Answer Sheets, models 1-04051-00 and 1-040720-00, are answer sheets designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Answer sheets available in braille (1-04051-00) or large print (1-040720-00). Each sheet has 20 lines numbered 1 to 20, with five answer choices labeled A,B,C,D, and E (lower case in braille). Braille sheets are embossed on standard, white braille paper, 10.25 x 10.75 inches. Large type sheets are 8.5 x 11 inches. Both types are

Multiplication and Division Tables, model 5-82700-00, are braille and large print math tables designed for use by students who are blind or have low vision. These tables are intended to help students with multiplication and division problems. They feature grids that can be used to find the product of two whole numbers from one through nine or the quotient of corresponding division problems. The set includes five tables, which are printed/embossed on heavy braille paper and punched for a three-ri

MultiReader is a voice output and screen reader program designed for people with low vision or reading disabilities. This application, or app, enables an Android phone or tablet computer to read aloud a variety of types of documents, including text, EPUB, PDF, Word, RTF, PowerPoint and eBook. Additional languages include Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, German, and Finnish. COMPATIBILITY: For use with Android phone or tablet computer. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Android 1.6 or later with T

Multisensory Math is a math tutorial program designed to teach basic arithmetic and number recognition through sight, sound and touch for individuals with a developmental or physical disablity. Accessibility is achieved by using the TouchWindow (see separate entry) and the human quality voice of the Echo Speech Processor (see separate entry), allowing non-readers to run the entire series of disks with a far greater degree of independence. There are eleven different programs including Know Your N

MultiWeb is a voice output, large print, switch-accessible web browser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or physical disabilities. The program includes a speech engine, text enlargement, and scanning for switch devices. It has multiple interfaces specifically designed to work with a variety of input devices, including mouse, keyboard, switch, and touch screen. Each interface can be set up with a number of different options including large print, text highlighting,

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an electronic navigation aid worn on the hand that allows individuals who are blind or have low vision to "see" potential obstacles in their path. Designer Calin Giubega has created a the Munivo as a "hand map." The Munivo attaches to the hand by sliding the outside edge (opposite the thumb) of the palm of the hand into the open end of the device's "U" shape. Sensors are located at the end of the handle portion of the device the fits ove

The MWD-465 Merriam-Webster Intermediate Dictionary with Spell Correction is a voice output dictionary designed to enhance language and vocabulary skills for sixth grade or older students with cognitive disability or speech impairment, or who are blind or have low vision. It offers auditory feedback by pronouncing words out loud. This portable dictionary has a QWERTY style keyboard and a liquid crystal display (LCD). The MWD-465 includes a comprehensive Merriam-Webster Intermediate Dictionary wi

My Choice Board is a direct selection communicator and voice output program designed for use by individuals with communication, learning, or speech disabilities or autism. This application (or app) enables an Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to function as an alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) system for people who cannot speak or have difficulty speaking. The user or a parent, caregiver or teacher selects images (from the device’s library or online), displays them on the choice bo

My First Colorforms Computer Fun Set is a drawing program designed to let children express themselves visually for individuals with a cognitive or physical disability. By placing instantly recognizable, pre-drawn objects on colorful backgrounds, students can create, listen to and interact with their own pictures. The program provides a palette of "stick-ons" from a variety of themes including animals, trees, weather and the alphabet. Students can choose a background, or create their own, and eac

My-T-Mouse for kids is a mouse emulator program and an on screen keyboard program designed to provide an interface specifically for children through any pointing device for individuals with limited upper limb mobility and/or coordination. It offers complete access and control over all computer functions whether it is through mice, trackballs, pens, touchscreens, joysticks, switches, etc. This program offers three "Heads-Up Display" keyboards in nine different sizes including Alphabetical, QWERTY

The MyGait Elite Computer is a computer terminal designed for use by older adults or individuals with cognitive disability. This all-in-une unit comes fully assembled, and provides easy access to computer and the Internet for people who have computer literacy challenges. The MyGait Elite features an integrated 20-inch high definition monitor, a built-in web camera for video chat capability, an integrated DVD/CD player for playback, and 200 percent zoom or magnification capability. The computer's

The myGaze® EyeTracker is specifically designed for individuals who use eye tracking to access computer programs. MyGaze EyeTracker is designed for individuals with a wide range needs and of varying age, eye condition, eye color, glasses, contact lenses, or environmental lighting, where an optimal performance is needed. For all gaze interaction applications low latency is crucial. MyGaze requires less that 50ms system latency. It is equipped with a smart binocular gaze tracking mode which co

MyReader2 is a video magnifier and CCTV designed for use by individuals with low vision. This low vision reading system scans pages placed on its reading tray, then presents the text in a user-selected format on the unit's built-in liquid crystal display (LCD) screen. Text can be presented as a wrapped paragraph (column layout), as a continuous line (row layout), or one word at a time (word layout). Readers navigate the text using a control panel, without moving the document or reading tray. Thi

The Nano PDA-Lite is a braille notetaker and personal digital assistant designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The unit has a Braille keyboard and cursor keys with voice output, and takes up to 90 minutes of recorded notes and up to 1,000 written notes. Text notes are entered by using the Braille keyboard or the cursor keys; audio notes are entered through the recording function. Data can be transferred by serial interface or with a USB adapter (both adapters are inclu

The Narrow Paper Adapter, model 23-0201-6, is a braille writer accessory designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This device attaches to the back of a Perkins Brailler (see separate entries) to eliminate the problem of braille lines running together when narrow paper or cards are used in older models.

The National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Fifty States, Braille Edition, model 5-87431-00, is a braille and tactile atlas designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This comprehensive atlas has detailed maps and information for each state. There are three maps of each state, including a political map of major cities; a physical map showing mountains, rivers, and other physical features; and a road map showing Interstate and other highways. The atlas is in seven volumes

The Natural Choice Easy to See Big and Bold Thermometer, model 159111, is a large print indoor and outdoor thermometer designed for use by individuals with low vision. This vertical thermometer has a precision thermometer tube with a centigrade scale on the left with numbers from minus 30 to 50 degrees in 10 degree increments, and a Fahrenheit scale on the right with numbers from minus 20 to 120 degrees in 20 degree increments. Single degree steps are marked by lines between the numbers. The uni

NaturalReader is a voice output program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This software can convert any written text from a variety of formats, including Microsoft Word files, Web pages, PDF files and emails, into spoken words. It can open and read entire files or read user-selected text within a document. The user can adjust speed and change reading voices. The program also comes with a floating bar to read any text in other applications.

NavCog is designed to help navigate blind and low vision user to their destination regardless if they are familiar with the environment. It gives turn by turn navigation by using BLE based localization with 1.5 meters accuracy. It also provides several user interface options for your preference choice, including speech and audio sounds. Sighted people can also feel the navigation with the visualized map. Currently, NavCog covers several buildings of Carnegie Mellon University's Pittsburgh campu

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of glasses that allow users who are blind or have low vision navigate their environment. Navigation Glasses for the Blind is a pair of special glasses teamed with an earpiece and a microphone. It helps the individual who is blind or has low vision to visualize their surroundings. Sensors in the glasses pick up the elements around the person and provide auditory feedback to represent the surrounding environment. A microphone built into the g

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an adapted Kinect sensor to help improve the indoor navigation of individuals with visual disabilities. Engineering students at the University of Konstanz in Germany have developed a prototype to improve indoor navigation for individuals with visual impairment using the Microsoft Kinect camera, a vibrotactile waistbelt, and markers from the AR-Toolkit. Navigational Aids for the Visually Impaired (NAVI), consists of a helmet-mounted Kinec

The Navigator Accessible Pedestrian Signal is an audible pedestrian signal designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The system consists of a control unit, a sign, and a control panel featuring a vibro-tactile, ADA-compliant push button and a raised directional arrow that can be pointed in any of four directions to indicate the street. When the button is pushed, an audible "tick" sound is heard, tactile feedback is given, and a red light emitting diode (LED) light turns on and s

Naxos Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The catalog focuses on classic literature, including more than 200 fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama titles. All books are digitally recorded, with performances by actors accompanied by classical music (and sound effects in many of the Junior Classics range). Books are available on CD or cassette. Authors include Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles from the ancient world; Dante, Chaucer and Malory

The Near Vision Beecher Mirage is a binocular magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This head-mounted, 5.5X-power tele-microscope has a 12-degree field of view with a viewing distance of 17 inches, and can be used for computers, reading sheet music, playing cards, etc. WARRANTY: One year.

Nearby Explorer is an Android App designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It includes built-in maps covering millions of points of interest in the U.S. and Canada. Nearby Explorer uses GPS and your phone’s compass to speak real-time information about: surrounding and approaching streets, businesses, institutions, and public facilities. Nearby Explorer continually updates distance/direction to the nearest point or a selected point. This increases awareness of your exa

The Needle Threader for Sewing Machine is designed for use by persons who are blind, have low vision, or limited dexterity. The user loops the thread over the hook, puts the hook through the needle hole using the guides, then pulls the thread back through the needle. This threader is made of plastic.

The Nemo is a portable video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. This unit features a non-glare liquid crystal display (LCD) and provides digital magnification from 4.5 to 9X with three-step digital magnification. This lightweight, compact unit offers tactile controls and six user-selectable viewing modes, including two color select options. A freeze frame feature allows the user to take a temporary picture of the image. The unit includes a wrist strap and a carrying case.

The Neoprene Rubber Pad, model 23-5601-2, is a braille slate friction pad designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The pad is placed under a braille slate to protect the desk or other surface during brailling. DIMENSIONS: 11.5 x 11.5 inches.

NeoSpeech TTS On Demand is an audio file creation program designed to convert text to audio files for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. To use this online service to create a speech audio file, the user goes to TTSOnDemand.com, enters the text to be converted, previews the resulting speech audio, then purchases the speech audio file for immediate download.

netECHO is a voice input and voice output web browser designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Using voice commands over a telephone line, the user gets access to a voice portal with customized information, such as stocks, news, horoscopes, restaurants, and directions. Starting from there, access to the entire Internet is provided. Users can surf, browse, search, send and receive email, and do e-commerce with voice commands, while web page content is translated into spee

The New International Manual of Braille Music Notation, CD-ROM Edition, is a manual on braille music for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This CD-ROM includes the full text of the print edition. This reference work, compiled by Bettye Krolick, explains the braille music signs and rules adopted as the international standard by 16 countries in the World Blind Union. The book provides detailed explanations of how specific musical situations are handled in the music braille code. It has

New Programmed Instruction in Braille, Third Edition, by Ashcroft, Sanford, and Koenig, is a manual for teaching braille designed for use by teachers of individuals who are blind or have low vision. This print textbook with ink-printed braille includes thirteen units plus ready reference appendices designed to lead to proficiency in reading and writing literary braille for sighted persons. Contents include contracted and uncontracted braille, basic braille formats for instructional materials, el

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of ruler that will allow individuals with low vision to read smaller units of measurements such as centimeters and millimeters on the ruler. The New Rule has larger numbers on higher contrast measurement bars. A sliding pointer runs along the center of the ruler, displaying the millimeter measurement as numbers, again on a high contrast background, on a wheel inside the pointer's housing. An arm inside the slider rests against the track and

The New Way: Learning with Literature Series Big Books and the New Way White Lap Books with Words are large print books designed for use by children with low vision. Both series are large format books with short stories and full-color illustrations. Stories include original stories, fairy tales, fables, and traditional stories, and are designed to stimulate personal writing, self-expression, critical thinking, and creativity. They feature rhythm and predictable outcomes. The New Way Big Books ar

The Next Generation LED Lighted 10X/1X Round Vanity Mirror, model LEDSV410, is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This dual-sided free-standing mirror offers a standard view on one side and 10x magnification on the other. Both sides are surrounded by LED lighting. The mirrors are mounted on opposite sides, and the user can rotate the mirror to select the desired magnification. Each mirror has optical quality glare- and shadow-free glass. The unit has a round bas

The Next Generation LED Lighted 5X/1X Vanity Mirror, model LEDV45, is a magnifying mirror designed for use by individuals with low vision. This dual-sided free-standing mirror offers a standard view on one side and 5x magnification on the other. Both sides are surrounded by LED lighting. The mirrors are mounted on opposite sides and rotate, and the user can rotate the mirrors to select the desired magnification. Each mirror has optical quality glare- and shadow-free glass. The unit has a round b

The NFB Braille Writer Case is a braille writer accessory designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This sturdy, soft-sided case includes a shoulder strap and is designed to hold the Perkins Brailler (see separate entry).

The NFB Light Sensor, model AIG20S, is a light probe designed for use by persons who are blind or have low vision. The NFB Light Sensor is a palm-sized unit. When a button is pressed, the sensor buzzes if it senses light. A higher pitch indicates more light. POWER: Uses two triple-A batteries (included). DIMENSIONS (HxLxW): 2.5 x 1 x 1 inch.

The NFB Type 10 Straight Carbon Fiber Cane is a rigid white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The cane is made of hollow carbon fiber with a nylon tip, and has a smooth plastic handle with a nylon loop on top. DIMENSIONS: Available in lengths from 41 to 61 inches in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 11 Folding 4-Section Aluminum Cane is an adjustable folding white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The cane has four sections, the first of which is telescopic to allow for adjustments in length. The cane is made of aluminum with a nylon tip and an elastic cord inside. SIZES: Shorter (type A) or longer (type B). DIMENSIONS: Type A is 49 inches in length or 41 inches when the telescopic first section is closed; type B is 57 inches in length or 49

The NFB Type 2 Straight Fiberglass Cane is a rigid white cane designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. This hollow fiberglass cane has a plastic handle with an elastic loop on top, and includes a cane tip. DIMENSIONS: Available lengths (in two inch increments unless otherwise noted), 24 to 36, 39, 42, or 45 to 65 inches. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 3 Telescoping 5 or 6-Section Fiberglass Cane is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. It has six sections that telescope together when the cane is not in use. The cane is made of fiberglass and has a slightly grooved handle with a wrist loop on top. OPTIONS: A repair kit for the bottom section of the cane is available. DIMENSIONS: Available from 39 to 43 inches in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 4 Fiberglass Folding Cane is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This four-section folding cane is made of hollow fiberglass with a single elastic cord inside. DIMENSIONS: 52, 64, or 66 inches. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 5 Telescoping 5-Section Fiberglass Cane, is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This five-section cane telescopes when not in use and has slightly grooved handles with a nylon loop on top. DIMENSIONS: Available in lengths from 59 to 61 inches in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 6 Straight Carbon Fiber Cane is a white cane designed for use by children or adults who are blind or have low vision. Made of hollow carbon-fiber, this rigid cane has a smooth plastic handle with a elastic loop on top. A cane tip is included. DIMENSIONS: Canes are available in lengths from 49 to 69 inches, in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 7 Telescoping 5 or 6-Section Carbon Fiber Cane, is a white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The cane has either five or six sections, depending on total length, and the sections telescope together when the cane is not in use. The cane has a smooth handle with a chain on top. OPTIONS: A repair kit for the bottom section of the cane is available. DIMENSIONS: Available in lengths from 39 to 69 inches in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 8 Folding 7-Section Carbon Fiber Cane is an adjustable folding white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This well-balanced cane has seven sections to allow it to fold for easy storage. The cane is lightweight and features an easy grip handle and metal glide tip. DIMENSIONS: Available in lengths of 51 to 65 inches in 2-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The NFB Type 9 Telescopicing 5 or 6-Section Carbon Fiber Cane, is a folding white cane designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The cane has five or six sections, depending on the cane's total length, which telescope together when the cane is not in use. The cane is made of carbon fiber with a nylon tip and has a smooth plastic handle with a nylon loop on top. DIMENSIONS: Available in lengths of 41 to 47inches in two-inch increments. COLOR: White.

The Nitewriter is a pen with light designed for use by individuals with low vision. This pen, which can also be used as an emergency flashlight, shines a light on the page in front of the tip. A refill ink cartridge is included. POWER: Uses two triple A batteries (included). COLOR: White or black body.

The No Smoking ADA Sign is a braille sign designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The sign has a no smoking pictogram symbol (a slashed circle superimposed on a burning cigarette) with the words "No Smoking" in sans serif letters and braille. The sign is made of high impact styrene that can be used outdoors or indoors and has a non-glare surface. Double-faced adhesive tape is included on the back for mounting. DIMENSIONS (HxW): 9 x 6 inches. Signs are 1/8 inch thick and

The No-Hold 2X Magnifying Reader is a magnifying lens with neck strap designed for use by individuals with low or decreased vision. The round magnifier has an adjustable neck strap and two rubber feet that extend from the bottom of the frame to the user's chest, keeping the magnifier in position and leaving the hands free. This lightweight magnifier has an optically ground and polished bioconvex lens that magnifies objects and print to twice their original size. DIMENSIONS: The magnifier is 5 x

NoIR SpectraShields are sunglasses designed for use by individuals with low vision. These glasses block ultraviolet, blue, and infrared light to reduce glare and improve visual acuity. These glasses are available with regular or fitover frames. SIZES: Large, medium, or small. COLOR: Black frames with amber, plum, medium gray, dark gray, gray-green, yellow, or orange lenses.

NoIR UVShields are sunglasses designed for use by individuals with low vision. These ultraviolet absorbing sunglasses provide protection from light in the ultraviolet and visible spectrum. They fit over prescription glasses, and are available in a variety of styles, including fit-overs with top and side shields, flip-up clip-ons, fashion frames, and
polarized fit-overs. SIZES: Large, medium, small. COLOR: Light gray, medium gray, dark gray, gray-green, amber, yellow, orange, pink, red-orange, me

DO IT YOURSELF ENTRY --- PURPOSE: To reduce the noise generated by operating a Braille writer. Cut two rectangular pieces of fabric to match the dimensions of the bottom of the Braille writer. Lay one piece over the other, aligning the matching sides. Sew three of the sides together, similar to a pillowcase. Insert one layer of batting into the resulting pocket and flatten until smooth. Stitch closed the remaining side, and place the pad under the braille writer. Fusible web can be used in place

The Northwestern Bell Big Button Plus is a large button telephone designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This phone has over-sized buttons with large raised numbers and Braille markings. This phone offers three one-touch emergency buttons, a visual ring indicator, flash, hold, redial and volume control. Other features include a 10-number memory and speakerphone. DIMENSIONS(WxLxH): 6.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 inches. COLOR: Ivory.

Notability is word processor program and voice input and output audio notetaker program designed for people with fine motor or neurological disabilities or other conditions that may prevent them from taking notes or recording ideas. Notability integrates handwriting, PDF annotation, typing, recording, and organizing so that person can take notes on an Apple iPad in a variety of ways. Notes can be made by typing on the iPad's on-screen keyboard, by making handwritten notes with a finger or stylus

The Note Teller 2 is a portable voice output paper money identifier designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Note Teller 2 reads U.S. paper currency from $1 to $100 in both the new and old bill formats in either English or Spanish. Note Teller 2 uses state-of-the-art optical sensing and imaging technology to scan and read in any orientation, turning itself on and off automatically as notes are read. It features adjustable volume and headphone jacks (headphone not included).

Novalink Standard is a voice input program designed for use by individuals with blindness or low vision. This interface program allows the coordinated use of Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice input software from ScanSoft (included) and either HAL screen reader or Supernova screen reader/magnification software from Dolphin Computer Access (not included). It supports dictation of text by voice. Navigation and control are carried out using the keyboard. The program comes on a CD-ROM with self-voicing

NovoTwist is a needle for syringe injection aid designed for use by individuals with diabetes and arthritis affecting the hands or other fine motor, grasping, or upper extremity disabilities, as well as individuals with visual impairments. It has a bayonet fitting that allows the user to attach the needle onto a compatible insulin pen with a simple twist. Compatible insulin pens include FlexTouch, FlexPen (see separate entry), NovoPen 4, NovoPen Echo, and Victoza Pen. Other features include an a

The Nu Vision Head-Mounted Video Magnifier is a video magnifier designed for use by individuals with low vision. The magnifier is worn like a pair of glasses with head straps and projects an enlarged image onto two liquid crystal display (LCD) screens in front of the eyes. It can also be worn over top of a pair of regular glasses or connected to a television, computer, digital camera, or other electronic device. It magnifies up to five times at optical infinity and up to 10 times at reading dist

Nuance TALKS is voice output software for cell phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants), designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The software runs on mobile phones from Nokia and other manufacturers that use the Symbian operating system, and provides speech output for cell phone settings, contact directories, caller ID, text messages, help files, the Nokia Web browser, and other functions. It also supports external braille input/output devices (not included) and ma

Nuance ZOOMS is a cell phone display magnifier program designed for use by individuals with low vision. This program magnifies the displays of Symbian Series 60 handsets. It can magnify the full screen area from 1.5 up to 4 times. In Distributed Views mode, the screen is divided into several areas to display various elements simultaneously, magnified to double their original size. As the user scrolls through a menu or list, the program magnifies each item along with some of the surrounding area.

NumberPack is a math skills training program designed for children with upper extremity and fine motor disabilities. This software program contains three simulated pieces of classroom equipment: a teaching clock, an abacus, and a number line. These simulations are keyboard-operated stand-alone units with their own printing functions. The clock is a re-creation of a classroom teaching clock with a number of additional features. The clock can be moved forwards or backwards in a number of adjustabl

NVDA is a screen reader program and braille output program designed to read computer screens for persons who are blind, deaf blind or have low vision. NVDA installs its own speech synthesizer software, eSpeak, that supports 20 languages. Interactive talking installation makes it easy to set up without sighted assistance. All standard Windows applications, including web browsers, email clients, internet chat programs and office suites, are supported without the need for special configuration. It

O&M Tactile Graphics, model 1-20100-00, is a tactile graphics kit for orientation and mobility training designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. The tactile grapics in this kit can be used to teach orientation and mobility concepts, compass directions, clock locations, and navigating outside and inside. The kit includes 10 high- contrast print/tactile graphics and a Teacher's Guide in print and braille, which provides ideas on lesson planning using the graphics.

The Oak DayClock with Time is a day clock designed for use by individuals with Alzheimer's disease or memory or cognitive disabilities. This round clock features an outer ring that functions as a standard wall clock and an inner circle that is divided into seven sections labeled with the day of the week. The line dividing each of the segments represents midnight, and the midway point of each day, noon, is represented by a small notch in the middle of each day. The single day hand makes one full

Oasis Audiobooks are recorded books designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. Books include abridged and unabridged titles in audio cassette or CD format. Titles include Bibles and inspirational books with a Christian theme; children's books, including the Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner; adult fiction by authors such as Andy Andrews and Ted Dekker; books on health such as the Bible Cure series by Dr. Don Colbert and The Jerusalem Diet by Ted Haggard; a

OBR is an optical Braille recognition program designed for use by individuals who are blind or who have low vision. This program reads Braille characters and converts Braille hard copy into text or formatted Braille files. A Braille document is placed on a scanner and scanned by OBR, which either converts the document into text or saves it to disk as a formatted Braille file. The formatted Braille files created by OBR can also be sent to a Braille printer, allowing OBR to function as a Braille c

OctoBraille and OctoBrailleVisual are braille fonts designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. These TrueType braille fonts can be used to produce visual braille in design or word processing applications, including the Sensus PharmaBraille braille translation application for pharmaceutical labels (see separate entry). The font sets include all 256 braille characters in an 8-dot braille figure, including the standard 64 braille characters in the 6-dot braille system. OctoBr

Odd One Out Pack is a voice output flash card program and a language and vocabulary tutorial program designed for use by therapists and teachers working with children who have cognitive, communication, developmental, hearing, learning, or physical disabilities or autism. This application (or app) allows a therapist or teacher to use their Apple iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to help children work on semantic reasoning skills. The app covers a range of everyday semantic categories and comes with thre

---- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a restaurant menu for individuals who are blind or have low vision to order food by providing the smells of the foods offered in place of pictures. The Odor Menu is an electronic menu enhanced with a braille menu and the smells of each dish offered on the menu. This small oval device has an electric active plastic screen that can display refreshable braille and a small vent near the bottom that can emit the odors of the dish currently di

The Odyssey III Talking Globe is an interactive educational toy designed for teaching geography to children with learning disabilities or low vision. The globe may also be adapted for the use of blind children by applying tactile markers such as High Marks, high dots, or Wikki Stix (see separate entries). When a spot on the Odyssey III globe is touched with a special pen that comes with the globe, a clear synthesized voice speaks the